Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 13:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 13:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 13:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian teachers, this story shows that God wants us to trust Him fully and be all in. If we only try a little, we might miss out on all the good things He has planned for us.

2 Kings 13:19: And the man of God was wroth with him, and said, Thou shouldest have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed [it]: whereas now thou shalt smite Syria [but] thrice.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse emphasizes trusting in the Lord entirely, which contrasts with the situation in 2 Kings 13:19 where Elisha is angry with Joash for not doing enough, suggesting a lack of trust or effort.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:6

This verse stresses the importance of asking in faith without doubting, while 2 Kings 13:19 reflects on Joash's actions as half-hearted and lacking faith.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

This verse asserts that without faith it is impossible to please God, whereas 2 Kings 13:19 shows displeasure due to insufficient action, not explicitly faith.

Hebrews 11:6: But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Contradiction with Revelation 3:15-16

This verse speaks against lukewarm actions, aligning with Elisha's dissatisfaction with Joash's lackluster response in 2 Kings 13:19.

Revelation 3:15-16: I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

This verse states that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains, whereas 2 Kings 13:19 indicates that Joash's limited actions were not enough to achieve victory.

Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Paradox #1

This verse might be seen as having a contradiction because it seems to criticize a character for not fully utilizing an opportunity or not having enough faith, which could be confusing. It suggests that not doing enough can lead to missing out on potential benefits, which could be seen as a conflict with the idea that effort should be based on one's own capacity and understanding.

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