Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 2:1

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

According to the author of 2 Kings, God planned to take Elijah to heaven in a powerful wind. Elijah and his helper, Elisha, traveled together from a place called Gilgal.

2 Kings 2:1: And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.

Contradiction with Genesis 5:24

Enoch was taken by God but did not experience death, contrasting with Elijah's unique journey into heaven.

Genesis 5:24: And Enoch walked with God: and he [was] not; for God took him.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:5

Also mentions Enoch's translation, which some might see as a contradiction to Elijah's supposed uniqueness in being taken into heaven.

Hebrews 11:5: By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

Contradiction with John 3:13

Says no one has ascended to heaven, contrasting with the account of Elijah's ascent in 2 Kings 2:1.

John 3:13: And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, [even] the Son of man which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:11

Jesus suggests none born of women is greater than John the Baptist, which might raise questions about Elijah's status and the manner of his departure.

Matthew 11:11: Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
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