Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 6:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 6:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 6:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse means that God should always watch over a special house, because His name is there, and listen to the prayers said there. It's like asking God to keep His eyes open for prayers anytime, day or night, in His special place.

2 Chronicles 6:20: That thine eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place. [toward...: or, in this place]

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

This verse says no man can see God and live, whereas 2 Chronicles 6:20 implies His continuous watch over His people, suggesting His presence.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

States that even the heavens cannot contain God, contradicting the idea that He could dwell in the temple as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 6:20.

1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1

God declares that heaven is His throne and earth His footstool, indicating the limitations of a temple to contain His presence, as opposed to the focus in 2 Chronicles 6:20.

Isaiah 66:1: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

Emphasizes that the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands, challenging the notion presented in 2 Chronicles 6:20 about God's attention towards and presence in the temple.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with John 4:24

Refers to God as a spirit, who should be worshiped in spirit and truth, rather than through a physical temple as implied in 2 Chronicles 6:20.

John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.
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