Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 9:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 9:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 9:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse is about a queen visiting King Solomon and saying that she heard many good things about how wise and smart he is. She is happy to see that all the amazing stories she heard are true.

2 Chronicles 9:5: And she said to the king, [It was] a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom: [report: Heb. word] [acts: or, sayings]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:2

This verse states that pride brings shame, which contradicts the glorification and acknowledgment of Solomon's wisdom and greatness in 2 Chronicles 9:5.

Proverbs 11:2: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:16

This encourages letting one's light shine before others so they see good works and glorify the Father in heaven, potentially contradicting the focus on Solomon's earthly glory.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

Advises against boasting about wisdom, which opposes the emphasis on Solomon's great wisdom being acknowledged as true.

Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

This verse suggests that God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, challenging the significance placed on Solomon's wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God proclaims He will not give His glory to another, contrasting Solomon’s glory highlighted by the Queen of Sheba.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
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