Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 6:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 6:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 6:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, God is saying that ever since He helped His people leave Egypt, He did not pick any special city or person to be in charge, because He had a special plan. God wanted to choose the best place and leader at the right time for His people.

2 Chronicles 6:5: Since the day that I brought forth my people out of the land of Egypt I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel to build an house in, that my name might be there; neither chose I any man to be a ruler over my people Israel:

Contradiction with Acts 7:48-50

These verses state that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, contradicting 2 Chronicles 6:5 which implies God's choice of a specific house for His name.

Acts 7:48-50: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1

This verse indicates that heaven is God's throne and earth His footstool, opposing the idea in 2 Chronicles 6:5 of choosing a physical location.

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?
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