Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 18:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 18:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 18:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, the people stayed quiet and didn’t say anything because the king told them not to talk back. Just like when you're told not to talk to a stranger, they were following the king's orders to stay silent.

2 Kings 18:36: But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:22

This verse instructs not to be angry with a brother, which might imply speaking rather than holding peace in a situation that requires addressing a wrong.

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 Proverbs 26:4

Advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, which seems contradictory to keeping silent regardless of the situation.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

States there is a time to keep silence and a time to speak, suggesting there are circumstances where speaking is necessary.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with Acts 18:9

Encourages speaking and not holding peace when delivering God's message, which contradicts the idea of remaining silent.

Acts 18:9: Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

Contradiction with Isaiah 58:1

Commands to cry aloud and not hold back to declare transgressions, contrasting with silence in potentially wicked situations.

Isaiah 58:1: Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. [aloud: Heb. with the throat]
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