2 Kings 10:16 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, the man wanted to show how much he loved God, so he invited someone to join him on his special chariot ride. He wanted to share his excitement and dedication to God with others.

Contradiction with Luke 18:19

This verse states, "None is good, save one, that is, God," contradicting 2 Kings 10:16 where Jehu claims righteousness in following the Lord's will.

Luke 18:19: And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none [is] good, save one, [that is], God.

Contradiction with Romans 3:10

This verse mentions, "There is none righteous, no, not one," contradicting Jehu's claim of righteousness in 2 Kings 10:16.

Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6

This verse notes, "All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags," contradicting Jehu's assertion of his good works in 2 Kings 10:16.

Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

This verse declares, "The heart is deceitful above all things," contradicting Jehu's implied claim of purity and devotion in 2 Kings 10:16.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23

These verses suggest that not everyone who claims to act in God's name is truly aligned with divine will, contradicting Jehu's confidence in his actions in 2 Kings 10:16.

Matthew 7:21-23: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:9

This verse questions, "Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?" contradicting Jehu's self-assuredness in his righteousness in 2 Kings 10:16.

Proverbs 20:9: Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

Paradox #1

This verse might be seen as morally contradictory because it suggests aligning with someone who claims to have zeal for God, even though their actions might involve violence or deceit. This raises questions about whether the ends (zeal for God) justify the means (violent actions), which can be seen as inconsistent with other teachings about love, compassion, and mercy.