Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 1:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 1:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 1:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, God sent fire from the sky to burn up men who were not listening to Him, and now someone is asking for their life to be saved. They are hoping to be treated kindly and not be hurt like the others.

2 Kings 1:14: Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises not to resist evil and to turn the other cheek, which contrasts with 2 Kings 1:14, where Elijah's divine intervention results in the harm of the soldiers.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse instructs not to take vengeance, but to leave room for God's wrath, contrasting with the direct divine retribution seen in 2 Kings 1:14.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the outcome in 2 Kings 1:14, where there is a divine act leading to death.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

This verse expresses that God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, which conflicts with the event in 2 Kings 1:14, where divine action leads to the death of soldiers.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Luke 9:56

This verse states that the Son of Man is not come to destroy lives, but to save them, which contradicts Elijah’s actions in 2 Kings 1:14.

Luke 9:56: For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save [them]. And they went to another village.

Contradiction with James 1:20

It states that human anger does not produce righteousness that God desires, contrasting with the anger and resulting destruction in 2 Kings 1:14.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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