Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 19:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 19:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 19:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Hezekiah was saying that this day was very hard and challenging, like when a baby is ready to be born but there is not enough strength to help. He was feeling worried and upset because it seemed like big problems and unkind words were all around them.

2 Kings 19:3: And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day [is] a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and [there is] not strength to bring forth. [blasphemy: or, provocation]

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

While 2 Kings 19:3 expresses a sense of despair in the face of adversity, Psalm 46:1 emphasizes God as a refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

2 Kings 19:3 conveys a message of distress, whereas Isaiah 41:10 offers assurance, telling not to fear because God is with you.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

2 Kings 19:3 reflects weakness and a lack of strength, but Philippians 4:13 states that one can do all things through Christ who strengthens them.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

The verse in 2 Kings suggests limitations with the analogy of the day of trouble, whereas Matthew 19:26 declares that with God, all things are possible.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

In contrast to the impending doom in 2 Kings 19:3, Romans 8:31 asserts that if God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

2 Kings 19:3 depicts a dire situation with no apparent solution, but Psalm 23:4 signifies comfort and fearlessness even in the valley of the shadow of death.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
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