Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 36:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 36:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 36:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, people made fun of God's messengers, ignored what God said, and treated His prophets badly. Because of this, God became very angry, and nothing could fix the situation anymore.

2 Chronicles 36:16: But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till [there was] no remedy. [remedy: Heb. healing]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

Suggests that God is merciful and will pardon if people return to Him, whereas 2 Chronicles 36:16 indicates a lack of forgiveness after continual rebellion.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Contradiction with Psalm 86:15

Emphasizes God's compassionate and forgiving nature in contrast to the wrath and final judgment depicted in 2 Chronicles 36:16.

Psalm 86:15: But thou, O Lord, [art] a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked and urges repentance, opposing the irreversible rejection by God as seen in 2 Chronicles 36:16.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

God is patient and not wanting anyone to perish, which contrasts with the immediate wrath and lack of remedy for the rebellion in 2 Chronicles 36:16.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Jonah 4:2

Describes God's grace and mercy, opposing the portrayal of divine anger and lack of opportunity for redemption in 2 Chronicles 36:16.

Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 2 Chronicles 36:16 could be seen as the tension between a loving, forgiving God and the harsh consequences faced by people for their actions. It raises questions about the balance between divine patience and punishment.

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