Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 13:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 13:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 13:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, this verse shows Elisha helping the king of Israel by guiding his hands on the bow to show God’s support and promise of victory. It teaches that God works through people to give us strength and help in important moments.

2 Kings 13:16: And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow. And he put his hand [upon it]: and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands. [Put thine...: Heb. Make thine hand to ride]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse contradicts by advocating not to resist evil and turning the other cheek, opposing the idea of active involvement in confrontation suggested in 2 Kings 13:16.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance and insists on leaving room for God's wrath, contrary to the direct call to action and involvement in battle seen in 2 Kings 13:16.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

The verse emphasizes that the Lord will fight for you and you should hold your peace, contradicting the proactive stance seen in 2 Kings 13:16.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:4

Here, the verse speaks about weapons not being of the flesh and having divine power to destroy strongholds, differing from the physical action depicted in 2 Kings 13:16.

2 Corinthians 10:4: (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) [through God: or, to God]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

This verse tells us not to say "I will repay evil" and to wait for the Lord, contradicting the active preparation for battle in 2 Kings 13:16.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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