Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 3:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 3:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 3:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows how much gold was used to make a beautiful and special place for God. It tells us that the people used a lot of gold even for small things like nails to show their love and respect for God.

2 Chronicles 3:9: And the weight of the nails [was] fifty shekels of gold. And he overlaid the upper chambers with gold.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:23

This verse forbids making gods of silver for yourself, which contrasts with the lavish use of gold in 2 Chronicles 3:9.

Exodus 20:23: Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Advises against laying up treasures on earth, contradicting the application of gold for decoration in 2 Chronicles 3:9.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

Declares the love of money as the root of all evil, which conflicts with the extensive use of gold described in 2 Chronicles 3:9.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:7-8

Speaks against the accumulation of silver and gold and idol worship, contrasting the focus on gold in the temple construction.

Isaiah 2:7-8: Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither [is there any] end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither [is there any] end of their chariots:
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