Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 7:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 7:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 7:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse explains that the people stopped following God, who helped them by bringing them out of Egypt, and instead they started worshipping other gods. Because of this, God allowed bad things to happen to them as a consequence.

2 Chronicles 7:22: And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:37

This verse speaks about the enduring nature of Israel and their descendants, contrasting the idea that God would cast them off entirely as suggested in 2 Chronicles 7:22.

Jeremiah 31:37: Thus saith the LORD; If heaven above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, I will also cast off all the seed of Israel for all that they have done, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 11:1

Here, it is emphasized that God has not cast away His people, which contradicts the notion of complete abandonment implied by the punishment in 2 Chronicles 7:22.

Romans 11:1: I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, [of] the tribe of Benjamin.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse assures that God will never leave nor forsake those who are faithful, which seems in opposition to the forsaking and chastisement described in 2 Chronicles 7:22.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:7

This verse expresses God's intention to gather His people with great mercies, contrasting with the punishment and scattering implied in 2 Chronicles 7:22.

Isaiah 54:7: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32

It states that the Lord will not cast off forever, emphasizing His compassion, which seems to contradict the enduring desolation mentioned in 2 Chronicles 7:22.

Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Paradox #1

This verse describes a consequence where people turn away from following God and face disaster as a result. The contradiction might be seen in the idea that a loving and forgiving God would cause or allow harm to come to those who stray instead of offering endless forgiveness and help to bring them back. The conflict arises between the concepts of divine punishment and unconditional love.

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