Contradiction with Isaiah 55:9
This verse emphasizes God's ways and thoughts being higher than humans, suggesting divine actions may not always align with human understanding, contrasting with the direct cause-effect described in 2 Chronicles 7:13.
Isaiah 55:9: For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Contradiction with James 1:13
States that God does not tempt anyone with evil, which contradicts 2 Chronicles 7:13 where God uses afflictions like drought and pestilence as a form of judgment or correction.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Promises plans of prosperity and hope, which seems to contradict the punitive measures mentioned in 2 Chronicles 7:13.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
Declares that God makes the sun rise on the evil and the good and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous, which could contradict the condition-based approach in 2 Chronicles 7:13.
Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Contradiction with John 9:3
Suggests that neither sin nor specific actions cause suffering, which conflicts with the idea in 2 Chronicles 7:13 where suffering comes as a consequence of sin.
John 9:3: Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.
Paradox #1
This Bible verse suggests that natural phenomena like drought or pestilence can be directly controlled as a response to human behavior, which contradicts the scientific understanding that such events are caused by natural environmental and ecological processes, not directly influenced by human actions in a moral or behavioral sense.
Paradox #2
This verse might raise questions about why a loving and all-powerful being would use suffering or disasters as a form of discipline or communication. Some may see a contradiction between the idea of a benevolent deity and the use of harsh methods to achieve goals.