Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 6:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 6:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 6:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, Solomon built a special platform to stand on, so everyone could see him, as he kneeled down to pray and ask God for help. He wanted to show the people how important it is to talk to God from the heart.

2 Chronicles 6:13: For Solomon had made a brasen scaffold, of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court: and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven, [long...: Heb. the length thereof, etc]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

This verse contrasts with 2 Chronicles 6:13 as it warns against praying publicly to be seen by others, while Solomon prays publicly in front of the entire assembly.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5

These verses discourage using physical forms or positions in worship, yet 2 Chronicles 6:13 involves Solomon kneeling before an altar with arms spread out.

Exodus 20:4-5: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

Encourages private prayer in a closed room, contrasting with the public nature of Solomon’s prayer at the temple dedication.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
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