Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 22:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 22:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 22:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book's author, the story is about a helper named Shaphan who showed a special book to the king, which the priest Hilkiah found. Shaphan read the important words in the book to the king so they could learn what it said.

2 Kings 22:10: And Shaphan the scribe shewed the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:16

This verse states that all scripture is inspired by God, while 2 Kings 22:10 merely involves reading a book, which does not necessarily affirm its divine authority.

2 Timothy 3:16: All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trust in the Lord with all heart and not to rely on one's own understanding, whereas 2 Kings 22:10 hinges on the understanding of a book's content.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:33

Speaks of God's law written on hearts, suggesting an internalization of divine will, contrasting with 2 Kings 22:10's external revelation through written scripture.

Jeremiah 31:33: But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:10

Echoes the theme of internal divine guidance and covenant as opposed to dependency on physical texts as seen in 2 Kings 22:10.

Hebrews 8:10: For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: [put: Gr. give] [in: or, upon]

Contradiction with John 1:1

In the beginning was the Word, which is synonymous with God, in contrast with 2 Kings 22:10 where the focus is on a rediscovery of the written word (scripture).

John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:26

Jesus institutes the new covenant during the Last Supper, representing foundational change, against the primarily written and "rediscovered" focus of 2 Kings 22:10.

Matthew 26:26: And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed [it], and brake [it], and gave [it] to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. [blessed it: many Greek copies have gave thanks]
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