Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 2:10

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

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, the prophet Elijah told Elisha that he had asked for something difficult, but if Elisha saw Elijah being taken away to heaven, he would receive what he asked for. This means Elisha needed to be very watchful to see Elijah go and receive his special gift.

2 Kings 2:10: And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: [nevertheless], if thou see me [when I am] taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be [so]. [Thou hast...: Heb. Thou hast done hard in asking]

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

This verse states that with God, all things are possible, whereas 2 Kings 2:10 implies a condition to receiving a difficult thing, suggesting it may not always be possible.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with John 14:13-14

These verses promise that whatever is asked in Jesus's name will be done, which contrasts with the uncertainty and difficulty expressed in 2 Kings 2:10.

John 14:13-14: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Contradiction with Genesis 18:14

Here, it is declared that nothing is too hard for the Lord, contrasting with 2 Kings 2:10, which suggests some things can be difficult or challenging.

Genesis 18:14: Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

Contradiction with James 4:3

This verse implies that one may not receive because they ask wrongly, while 2 Kings 2:10 sets a specific condition for receiving regardless of asking motive.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Luke 1:37

It is proclaimed that nothing is impossible with God, which contradicts the implication in 2 Kings 2:10 that some requests may be very difficult.

Luke 1:37: For with God nothing shall be impossible.
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