Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 17:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 17:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 17:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, God, who helped the people escape from Egypt using His great strength and care, is the only one they should respect, pray to, and offer gifts. This verse teaches that God is powerful and deserves special attention and love.

2 Kings 17:36: But the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt with great power and a stretched out arm, him shall ye fear, and him shall ye worship, and to him shall ye do sacrifice.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands the worship of no other gods besides Jehovah, aligning with, rather than contradicting, 2 Kings 17:36 as both emphasize exclusive worship of Jehovah.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:14

This verse asserts that Jehovah, whose name is Jealous, must not be worshipped alongside other gods, complementing 2 Kings 17:36’s instruction for exclusive worship.

Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:13

This verse instructs to fear Jehovah and serve only Him, aligning with the directive to fear and worship Him in 2 Kings 17:36, without presenting a contradiction.

Deuteronomy 6:13: Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

This verse emphasizes that worship should be directed only toward Jehovah God, reinforcing the instruction given in 2 Kings 17:36 rather than contradicting it.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Paradox #1

The contradiction could arise from the command to worship only one God conflicting with the idea of respecting the diversity of beliefs and religions. This could be seen as inconsistent if viewed through the lens of modern values that emphasize religious freedom and acceptance of different faith traditions.

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