Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 19:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 19:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 19:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, God might listen to the mean things the enemy said and might do something about it. The people were told to pray so that the few of them left would be safe.

2 Kings 19:4: It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up [thy] prayer for the remnant that are left. [left: Heb. found]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30

This verse states that there is no wisdom, understanding, or counsel against the Lord, while 2 Kings 19:4 suggests seeking the word of the Lord as a response to reproach, implying a need for divine intervention.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse encourages strength and courage, stating that God will not fail nor forsake, while 2 Kings 19:4 implies distress and seeking a word from the Lord for deliverance.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses describe God's thoughts and ways as higher than human ways, suggesting that human actions might not align with God's intent, whereas 2 Kings 19:4 shows human initiative in seeking divine advice.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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