Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 7:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 7:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 7:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God is saying that He will always watch and listen to the prayers made in the special place, like a church or temple, where people come to talk to Him. This means God is paying attention and is ready to hear what people have to say.

2 Chronicles 7:15: Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer [that is made] in this place. [unto...: Heb. to the prayer of this place]

Contradiction with Exodus 33:3

Contradicts God's promise to dwell among His people by stating He would not go up with them.

Exodus 33:3: Unto a land flowing with milk and honey: for I will not go up in the midst of thee; for thou [art] a stiffnecked people: lest I consume thee in the way.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

Contradicts by stating that sins hide God's face and prevent Him from hearing.

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 Psalm 66:18

Suggests that God will not hear if iniquity is regarded in the heart, contrasting God's openness in 2 Chronicles 7:15.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:28

States that God will not answer when people call upon Him, contrary to the attentiveness promised in 2 Chronicles 7:15.

Proverbs 1:28: Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:12

Indicates God will not hear when they cry, contrary to the attentive listening promised.

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.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:44

Describes God covering Himself with a cloud, preventing prayer from passing through.

Lamentations 3:44: Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that [our] prayer should not pass through.

Contradiction with Micah 3:4

States God will hide His face and not answer, opposing God's open eyes and ears.

Micah 3:4: Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings.
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