Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 18:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 18:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 18:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, Eliakim and his friends wanted Rabshakeh to speak in a language only they could understand so the people listening wouldn't get scared. They hoped this would keep everyone calm and not make them worried.

2 Kings 18:26: Then said Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, and Shebna, and Joah, unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, to thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand [it]: and talk not with us in the Jews' language in the ears of the people that [are] on the wall.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse contradicts with 2 Kings 18:26 by promoting a gentle answer to turn away wrath, while 2 Kings 18:26 involves speaking in a specific language to avoid confrontation.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:16

This verse contradicts with 2 Kings 18:26 by encouraging believers to let their light shine before others, whereas 2 Kings 18:26 involves hiding the conversation from the common people.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with John 18:20

This verse contradicts with 2 Kings 18:26 as it depicts Jesus stating that he spoke openly to the world, in contrast to the private communication seen in 2 Kings 18:26.

John 18:20: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

Contradiction with Acts 4:20

This verse contradicts with 2 Kings 18:26 by depicting the apostles openly speaking of what they have seen and heard, while 2 Kings 18:26 involves restricting communication to a certain language.

Acts 4:20: For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:19

This verse contradicts with 2 Kings 18:26 as it emphasizes speaking in an understandable language in the church to edify others, unlike the request in 2 Kings 18:26 to speak in a language not understood by the people.

1 Corinthians 14:19: Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that [by my voice] I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an [unknown] tongue.
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