Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse contradicts 2 Kings 17:35 by reiterating the commandment to have no other gods, aligning rather than contradicting the prohibition in 2 Kings 17:35.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:14
This verse contradicts 2 Kings 17:35 by emphasizing the priority of worshiping only God, not opposing the command in 2 Kings 17:35.
Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
This verse contradicts 2 Kings 17:35 by advising against following other gods, supporting rather than conflicting with the message in 2 Kings 17:35.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
This verse contradicts 2 Kings 17:35 by affirming God does not share His glory, complementing rather than conflicting with the restriction in 2 Kings 17:35.
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 Psalm 81:9
This verse contradicts 2 Kings 17:35 by rejecting the presence of foreign gods, supporting the directive given in 2 Kings 17:35.
Psalm 81:9: There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6
This verse contradicts 2 Kings 17:35 by advising against serving other gods, agreeing instead of opposing the mandate in 2 Kings 17:35.
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.
Paradox #1
The verse in 2 Kings 17:35 underscores the instruction not to fear other gods. A potential contradiction might arise when compared to passages where people worship other gods or idols. This can seem inconsistent with the strict command against it. The tension lies in the depiction of people’s actions versus the commandments given.
Paradox #2
2 Kings 17:35 speaks about a command to not fear other gods, which ties into the larger theme of monotheism in the Bible. However, a contradiction or inconsistency could arise when considering the Bible's teachings about love, acceptance, and respect for other people and cultures. The command to strictly avoid other gods might seem to clash with the idea of being open and respectful towards those who have different beliefs. This could create a conflict between adherence to religious exclusivity and the ethical principle of tolerance.