Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands worship of only one God, whereas 2 Kings 17:34 mentions that they did not fear the Lord, indicating they were not following this command.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:13-14
These verses emphasize fearing and serving only the Lord, contradicting the behavior described in 2 Kings 17:34 where they do not fear the Lord.
Deuteronomy 6:13-14: Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.
Contradiction with Joshua 23:16
This verse warns against transgressing God's covenant and serving other gods, contradicting 2 Kings 17:34 where they do not fear the Lord despite the covenant.
Joshua 23:16: When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 11:10
It addresses the breaking of God's covenant and following other gods, which contradicts 2 Kings 17:34’s depiction of their persistent unfaithfulness.
Jeremiah 11:10: They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words; and they went after other gods to serve them: the house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken my covenant which I made with their fathers.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:31-32
These verses call for repentance and a new heart to live, opposing the continued disobedience described in 2 Kings 17:34.
Ezekiel 18:31-32: Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26
This verse speaks against willful sin after receiving the truth, contrasting with 2 Kings 17:34 that describes their ongoing disobedience after God's covenant was given.
Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Paradox #1
This verse mentions that the people were not following the Lord's ways, yet they still claimed to worship Him. The potential contradiction here is between claiming to worship God while simultaneously not following His commandments, showing inconsistency between belief and practice.
Paradox #2
2 Kings 17:34 might be seen as a contradiction or inconsistency with other parts of the Bible that emphasize the necessity of following God's law and commandments. This verse refers to people who, while claiming to worship God, do not fully adhere to His statutes, possibly conflicting with verses that stress complete obedience and exclusive worship of God as essential for true faith.
Paradox #3
This verse might show a contradiction or inconsistency because it suggests that people were both fearing the Lord and serving their own gods at the same time, which could be seen as conflicting. It raises questions about loyalty and the true sincerity of one's faith, as it seems contradictory to follow and respect multiple sets of religious beliefs that may have different requirements and teachings.