Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 19:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 19:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 19:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 2 Kings, when King Hezekiah got a scary letter, he talked to God about it by showing God the letter in His special place. This means Hezekiah trusted God to help him with his problem.

2 Kings 19:14: And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

Contradicts by suggesting long prayers are not necessary, while 2 Kings 19:14 depicts a detailed prayer.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Contradicts by encouraging constant prayer, while 2 Kings 19:14 is a singular act of prayer.

1 Thessalonians 5:17: Pray without ceasing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:3

Contradicts by advising to commit to the LORD for success, while 2 Kings 19:14 involves presenting troubles directly.

Proverbs 16:3: Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. [Commit: Heb. Roll]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

Contradicts by instructing to pray in private, whereas 2 Kings 19:14 describes a public prayer.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with James 1:6

Contradicts by emphasizing unwavering faith, whereas 2 Kings 19:14 could imply uncertainty by seeking reassurance.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Contradicts by stating to present requests with thanksgiving, while 2 Kings 19:14 focuses more on petition.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:1

Contradicts by urging for supplications and intercessions for others, while 2 Kings 19:14 is self-focused.

1 Timothy 2:1: I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, [and] giving of thanks, be made for all men; [exhort: or, desire]
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