Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse states, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," which contradicts 2 Kings 17:16 where people made and worshipped idols.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Psalm 81:9
Here, it says, "There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god," opposing the worship of graven images as described in 2 Kings 17:16.
Psalm 81:9: There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
This verse declares, "I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images," which contradicts the idolatry mentioned in 2 Kings 17:16.
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 Jeremiah 25:6
It asserts, "And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them," contrasting the actions taken in 2 Kings 17:16 where other gods are served.
Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:23-24
These verses warn, "Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image," in stark opposition to the idol-making practices found in 2 Kings 17:16.
Deuteronomy 4:23-24: Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image, [or] the likeness of any [thing], which the LORD thy God hath forbidden thee.
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction is that the verse suggests the Israelites worshiped other gods, which goes against the Bible's commandment to worship only one God. This might seem inconsistent with passages that emphasize exclusive devotion to God.
Paradox #2
2 Kings 17:16 talks about the Israelites worshiping other gods and making idols, which goes against the first commandment in Exodus 20:3 that says to have no other gods. This shows a contradiction between their actions and God's commandments.
Paradox #3
The verse in question describes the Israelites making idols and worshiping them, which contradicts earlier teachings in the Bible that strictly prohibit idol worship, as seen in the Ten Commandments given in Exodus 20. This inconsistency highlights the recurring issue of the Israelites turning away from their covenant with God, despite repeated warnings and teachings against such practices.
Paradox #4
This verse describes the Israelites worshipping celestial bodies. A scientific inconsistency could be that modern science does not support celestial bodies having divine powers or needing worship. According to science, stars and planets are natural objects governed by physical laws, not entities with intentional influence or needs for ritualistic practices.
Paradox #5
The contradiction or conflict in this verse might be seen in the expectation of worshipping only one God versus the actions of worshipping created idols. This could be seen as inconsistent with commands against idol worship found elsewhere in religious texts.