Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 14:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 14:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 14:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, this message is like a story to show how a small, weak thing (like a thistle) shouldn't try to act like it's as strong and important as a big, strong thing (like a cedar tree). It teaches that being proud and trying to be something you're not can lead to trouble.

2 Kings 14:9: And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that [was] in Lebanon sent to the cedar that [was] in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that [was] in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

Proverbs 26:4 suggests not to engage with foolishness, contradicting 2 Kings 14:9 where a parable involving folly is used in communication.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:5

This indicates engaging with a fool, contrasting the parable's advice in 2 Kings 14:9.

Proverbs 26:5: Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. [conceit: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Promotes peace-making, while 2 Kings 14:9 uses a confrontational parable implying threat.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

Advocates for non-retaliation, opposing the retaliatory nature suggested by the parable in 2 Kings 14:9.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Urges living at peace, conflicting with the confrontational approach in 2 Kings 14:9.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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