Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 18:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 18:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 18:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Rabshakeh is saying mean things to scare the people in the city. He is trying to make them feel worried and hopeless by saying they will have to eat and drink gross things if they don't listen to him.

2 Kings 18:27: But Rabshakeh said unto them, Hath my master sent me to thy master, and to thee, to speak these words? [hath he] not [sent me] to the men which sit on the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you? [their own piss: Heb. the water of their feet]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse advises gentle answers to turn away wrath, contradicting the harsh language in 2 Kings 18:27.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

This verse urges words that build up and benefit listeners, opposed to the crude imagery in 2 Kings 18:27.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:22

Jesus warns against speaking to others with contempt, which contradicts the disrespectful speech in 2 Kings 18:27.

Matthew 5:22: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. [Raca: that is, Vain fellow]

Contradiction with Colossians 4:6

It calls for conversation to be full of grace, unlike the derogatory implication of 2 Kings 18:27.

Colossians 4:6: Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Contradiction with James 3:10

Highlights the inconsistency of blessing and cursing from the same mouth, whereas 2 Kings 18:27 includes offensive language.

James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Paradox #1

The verse involves a provocative message delivered in a tense situation, which might seem to conflict with the usual tone of diplomacy or respect expected in communication. This could contrast with other biblical teachings about respectful and uplifting speech.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could arise from the crude and offensive language used by a messenger, which might be seen as disrespectful and harsh, especially given the context of a heated confrontation. It raises questions about the appropriateness of such language and actions within the narrative of a holy text.

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