Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 2:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 2:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 2:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, the prophet is reminding the people that he had already told them not to go, but they didn't listen. It's like when your parent tells you not to do something because they know what's best, and then it turns out they were right.

2 Kings 2:18: And when they came again to him, (for he tarried at Jericho,) he said unto them, Did I not say unto you, Go not?

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7

"For we walk by faith, not by sight." Contradicts with 2 Kings 2:18 as Elisha's followers sought a physical search instead of trusting in Elisha's faith.

2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Contradicts by highlighting the reliance on their understanding rather than trusting Elisha’s word.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

"Be still, and know that I am God." Contradicts by illustrating the need for calm trust instead of active searching.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

"If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove." Contradicts by showing the power of faith which Elisha's followers lacked.

Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Contradicts by showing the lack of faith Elisha's followers had when they insisted on looking for Elijah.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
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