Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse emphasizes God's love for the world, contrasting with 2 Kings 17:20 where God rejects and afflicts Israel.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
This assures that God will never leave nor forsake, conflicting with the theme of God rejecting Israel in 2 Kings 17:20.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
Suggests God will hear, forgive, and heal if people humble themselves, whereas 2 Kings 17:20 shows God rejecting Israel.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with Psalm 136:1
Highlights God's enduring mercy, differing from the rejection and affliction expressed in 2 Kings 17:20.
Psalm 136:1: O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22
Speaks of God's mercies that are not consumed, in contrast to God's anger and rejection in 2 Kings 17:20.
Lamentations 3:22: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10
Declares God's covenant of peace will not be removed, opposing the rejection in 2 Kings 17:20.
Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39
Affirms that nothing can separate from God's love, contradicting the rejection stated in 2 Kings 17:20.
Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Paradox #1
2 Kings 17:20 talks about God rejecting the Israelites because of their disobedience and wrongdoing. A possible doctrinal conflict might be with the idea of God's unconditional love and mercy found in other parts of the Bible. While this verse shows God's judgment and rejection, other passages emphasize God's forgiveness and willingness to accept people back if they repent. Balancing God's justice with His mercy might seem contradictory to some readers.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency might arise from different accounts in the Bible regarding God's relationship with Israel. Some passages emphasize God's eternal covenant and mercy towards Israel, while others, like this one, highlight God's rejection due to their disobedience. This could be seen as conflicting messages about the permanence of God's promises to Israel.
Paradox #3
The moral conflict could arise from the idea of a loving and forgiving God punishing people by rejecting them. This seems inconsistent with the belief that God is always patient and merciful. It might be hard to understand why love would lead to rejection and punishment.