Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 20:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 20:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 20:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Hezekiah was asking Isaiah for proof that God would make him better and that he would be able to visit God's house in three days. He wanted a sign to help him believe in the promise of healing.

2 Kings 20:8: And Hezekiah said unto Isaiah, What [shall be] the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I shall go up into the house of the LORD the third day?

Contradiction with Matthew 12:39

This verse states that a wicked generation seeks after a sign, but no sign shall be given, contradicting Hezekiah's request for a sign in 2 Kings 20:8.

Matthew 12:39: But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:

Contradiction with Luke 4:12

Here, Jesus tells not to test the Lord, which contrasts Hezekiah's request for a sign to confirm God's word in 2 Kings 20:8.

Luke 4:12: And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Contradiction with James 1:6

This verse emphasizes asking in faith without doubting, contrasting Hezekiah's need for a sign as assurance in 2 Kings 20:8.

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 John 20:29

Jesus commends those who believe without seeing, opposing Hezekiah's request for a sign in 2 Kings 20:8.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.
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