Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 7:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 7:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 7:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, Solomon finished building the temple for God and his own palace, and everything he wanted to do turned out well. Solomon was successful in making these beautiful places.

2 Chronicles 7:11: Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king's house: and all that came into Solomon's heart to make in the house of the LORD, and in his own house, he prosperously effected.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:13

This verse states that it is David’s offspring who will build a house for God, in contrast with Solomon having completed the house.

2 Samuel 7:13: He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

This verse suggests that God does not dwell in houses made by human hands, which contradicts the notion of Solomon completing the Lord's house.

Acts 7:48: 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 is His footstool, thereby questioning the adequacy of a temple made by Solomon for God.

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 1 Kings 8:27

Solomon himself questions whether God will truly dwell on earth, suggesting doubt about the temple project being completely fulfilling.

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 Hebrews 9:24

This verse explains that the earthly temple is merely a copy of the true sanctuary in heaven, indicating the limitations of Solomon’s completed temple.

Hebrews 9:24: For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, [which are] the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:
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