Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 18:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 18:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 18:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, when people trusted in Egypt for help, it was like leaning on a broken stick that could hurt them. It means that trusting in Egypt, or Pharaoh, wouldn't keep them safe or help them.

2 Kings 18:21: Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, [even] upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so [is] Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him. [trustest: Heb. trustest thee]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trust in the Lord rather than leaning on one's own understanding, contradicting the reliance on Egypt as a support, which is perceived as unreliable in 2 Kings 18:21.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Warns against relying on Egypt for help, opposing the notion of Egypt being a dependable support in 2 Kings 18:21.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Curses those who trust in human strength, like Egypt, rather than God, challenging the trust placed in Egypt in 2 Kings 18:21.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalms 118:8-9

Encourages trust in God over confidence in man, contrasting the implied dependence on Egypt in 2 Kings 18:21.

Psalms 118:8-9: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:2-3

Criticizes those who seek help from Egypt, suggesting it will bring shame, in contradiction to any idea of Egypt as a reliable ally in 2 Kings 18:21.

Isaiah 30:2-3: That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!
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