Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 6:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 6:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 6:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, Solomon is saying that if God's people go to fight and they pray to God while thinking of the special city and the temple, God will hear them. This means that praying to God is important, especially when they need help.

2 Chronicles 6:34: If thy people go out to war against their enemies by the way that thou shalt send them, and they pray unto thee toward this city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contrasting the notion of engaging in warfare.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Advises to love and do good to enemies, contradicting the engagement in battle against them.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Encourages not repaying evil for evil, contradicting actions of retribution in warfare.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Emphasizes leaving vengeance to God instead of seeking victory in war.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Speaks of turning swords into ploughshares, opposing the idea of going to battle.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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