Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 19:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 19:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 19:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, this verse is about someone speaking badly and acting proudly against God, who is very special to Israel. It reminds people to respect God and not to think they are more important than Him.

2 Kings 19:22: Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted [thy] voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? [even] against the Holy [One] of Israel.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:7

This verse commands not to take the name of the Lord in vain, contrasting with the disrespectful attitude shown in 2 Kings 19:22.

Exodus 20:7: Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

Contradiction with Psalm 89:7

Calls for reverence towards God in the assembly of the saints, which contradicts the defiance shown in 2 Kings 19:22.

Psalm 89:7: God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all [them that are] about him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:9

Warns against contending with one's Maker, contradicting the blasphemy against God mentioned in 2 Kings 19:22.

Isaiah 45:9: Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! [Let] the potsherd [strive] with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?

Contradiction with Romans 1:21

Describes people not glorifying God, similar to 2 Kings 19:22, but here it's positioned as a negative, contrasting behavior.

Romans 1:21: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Contradiction with Proverbs 9:10

Emphasizes the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom, opposite of the disrespect seen in 2 Kings 19:22.

Proverbs 9:10: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding.

Contradiction with Job 15:25-26

Speaks against those who stretch out their hand against God, contrary to the blasphemy in 2 Kings 19:22.

Job 15:25-26: For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:7

Jesus responds to temptation by affirming one should not tempt the Lord, opposed to the provocation in 2 Kings 19:22.

Matthew 4:7: Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. [tempt: or, try, or, put to trial, or, proof]

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God declares His glory and will not share praise with idols, contrary to the arrogance against Him in 2 Kings 19:22.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
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