Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 18:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 18:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 18:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 2 Kings, this verse shows how the king was bragging, saying that no other gods had saved their people from him, so why should anyone think the God of Jerusalem could? It reminds us that people back then needed to trust in their God, even when others thought He couldn't help them.

2 Kings 18:35: Who [are] they among all the gods of the countries, that have delivered their country out of mine hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of mine hand?

Contradiction with Exodus 15:11

This verse states that there is none like unto God, which contradicts the claim in 2 Kings 18:35 suggesting other gods could deliver their lands.

Exodus 15:11: Who [is] like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who [is] like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful [in] praises, doing wonders? [gods: or, mighty ones?]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5

This verse declares there is no God beside the Lord, challenging the implication in 2 Kings 18:35 that other gods could be comparable.

Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 32:39

This verse asserts that there is no god with God, contradicting the notion that other gods might save as implied in 2 Kings 18:35.

Deuteronomy 32:39: See now that I, [even] I, [am] he, and [there is] no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither [is there any] that can deliver out of my hand.

Contradiction with Psalm 86:8

It claims no gods are like the Lord, opposing the suggestion in 2 Kings 18:35 that other gods had power to deliver.

Psalm 86:8: Among the gods [there is] none like unto thee, O Lord; neither [are there any works] like unto thy works.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:10

This verse recognizes the Lord as the true God, contradicting any notion in 2 Kings 18:35 that other gods could match His power.

Jeremiah 10:10: But the LORD [is] the true God, he [is] the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation. [true...: Heb. God of truth] [living God: Heb. living Gods] [everlasting...: Heb. king of eternity]

Paradox #1

This verse could present a contradiction or conflict regarding the assurance of God's protection and power. It challenges the belief in the superiority and reliability of God's help compared to other gods. The moral inconsistency arises when considering the outcomes for those who rely on God versus those who don't, especially if their fates appear similar despite differing beliefs or actions.

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