Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 6:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 6:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 6:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, this verse is a prayer asking God to listen to the prayers of Solomon and the people of Israel. They hope that when God hears their prayers from heaven, He will forgive them.

2 Chronicles 6:21: Hearken therefore unto the supplications of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, which they shall make toward this place: hear thou from thy dwelling place, [even] from heaven; and when thou hearest, forgive. [make: Heb. pray] [toward...: or, in this place]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

It suggests asking and it shall be given, which implies all prayers are answered, differing from any notion of the conditional hearing in 2 Chronicles 6:21.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with James 4:3

States that some prayers are not answered because they are asked amiss, contradicting the idea of simply hearing prayers as 2 Chronicles 6:21 implies.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with John 9:31

Suggests that God does not listen to sinners, which contrasts with the notion of God hearing all prayers as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 6:21.

John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

States that one who turns away from the law, even their prayer is an abomination, contrasting with the unconditional hearing aspect of 2 Chronicles 6:21.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

Indicates that God will not hear prayers when hands are full of blood, contradicting the inclusivity of prayer hearing in 2 Chronicles 6:21.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.