Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 7:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 7:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 7:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Chronicles, God came to King Solomon at night and told him that He had listened to Solomon's prayers and had picked the temple as a special place for making sacrifices to Him. This meant God was happy with Solomon's temple and would be with His people there.

2 Chronicles 7:12: And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.

Contradiction with Job 35:13

This verse suggests that God does not hear empty cries, which could contradict the idea of God attentively hearing Solomon's prayers and choosing the temple as a place for Himself.

Job 35:13: Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

This verse implies that God may choose to hide His eyes and not listen to prayers, which contrasts with God choosing to appear and establishing a temple for prayer in 2 Chronicles 7:12.

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]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 8:6

This verse shows God distancing Himself due to abominations in the temple, contrasting with God's choice to dwell there in 2 Chronicles 7:12.

Ezekiel 8:6: He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, seest thou what they do? [even] the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should go far off from my sanctuary? but turn thee yet again, [and] thou shalt see greater abominations.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23

This verse details God's rejection of Israel's religious ceremonies and gatherings, challenging the notion of choosing a temple for His presence and prayer.

Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:12

This verse depicts God refusing to accept offerings or listen to prayers, contradicting the acceptance and election of the temple in 2 Chronicles 7:12.

Jeremiah 14:12: When they fast, I will not hear their cry; and when they offer burnt offering and an oblation, I will not accept them: but I will consume them by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence.
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