Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 6:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 6:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 6:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse means that God listens from heaven to the prayers of people. He helps them and forgives them when they make mistakes.

2 Chronicles 6:39: Then hear thou from the heavens, [even] from thy dwelling place, their prayer and their supplications, and maintain their cause, and forgive thy people which have sinned against thee. [cause: or, right]

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

Although 2 Chronicles 6:39 speaks of God hearing from heaven and maintaining cause, 1 John 1:9 emphasizes confession and immediate forgiveness without a need for a special location or intercession.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

While 2 Chronicles 6:39 suggests God hearing from a specific place when sin is confessed, Isaiah 59:2 highlights that iniquities can separate people from God and hide His face, making it not guaranteed He will hear them.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

2 Chronicles 6:39 indicates a plea for God to hear, but Proverbs 28:9 states that if one turns away their ear from hearing the law, even their prayer is abominable, suggesting there are conditions.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5-6

2 Chronicles 6:39 involves a formal prayer setting, whereas Matthew 6:5-6 advocates for private prayer, suggesting that public or dictated locations are not crucial for God to hear prayers.

Matthew 6:5-6: 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 Psalm 66:18

The verse in Chronicles implies God will hear from heaven if the plea is sincere, but Psalm 66:18 suggests that if one harbors sin in their heart, the Lord will not hear them regardless of the place.

Psalm 66:18: If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear [me]:
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