Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 10:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 10:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 10:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Kings, this verse shows how the leader wanted to dress everyone who worshiped the false god Baal in special clothes. This was part of a plan to gather them all together.

2 Kings 10:22: And he said unto him that [was] over the vestry, Bring forth vestments for all the worshippers of Baal. And he brought them forth vestments.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse states "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," which contradicts the worship of Baal mentioned in 2 Kings 10:22.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 13:6-9

These verses command the Israelites to put to death anyone who entices them to serve other gods, which contradicts the presence of items of worship for Baal in 2 Kings 10:22.

Deuteronomy 13:6-9: If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which [is] as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers;

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21

Elijah's rebuke of the Israelites for wavering between the Lord and Baal contradicts the allowance of Baal worship in 2 Kings 10:22.

1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:16

This verse speaks against the agreement between the temple of God and idols, contradicting the acknowledgment of Baal worship in 2 Kings 10:22.

2 Corinthians 6:16: And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in [them]; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Contradiction with 1 John 5:21

This verse warns to keep away from idols, contradicting the presence of clothing and articles for Baal worship mentioned in 2 Kings 10:22.

1 John 5:21: Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:10-11

These verses declare that other gods will perish, contradicting the practices allowed in 2 Kings 10:22.

Jeremiah 10:10-11: But the LORD [is] the true God, he [is] the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation. [true...: Heb. God of truth] [living God: Heb. living Gods] [everlasting...: Heb. king of eternity]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:24

This verse describes God as a consuming fire, a jealous God, contradicting the worship of another god implied in 2 Kings 10:22.

Deuteronomy 4:24: For the LORD thy God [is] a consuming fire, [even] a jealous God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God declares He will not give His glory to another, nor his praise to graven images, contradicting the notion of other deities in 2 Kings 10:22.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

Jesus states to worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only, contradicting the dedication to other gods as seen in 2 Kings 10:22.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
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