Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 2:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 2:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 2:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Elisha was told by other prophets that God was going to take away his teacher, Elijah, very soon. Elisha knew this and told them to stay calm and not talk about it.

2 Kings 2:5: And the sons of the prophets that [were] at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know [it]; hold ye your peace.

Contradiction with Genesis 5:24

This verse describes Enoch being taken by God, which could be seen as contradicting the uniqueness of Elijah's departure.

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

Contradiction with John 3:13

This verse states that no one has ascended to heaven except Jesus, whereas 2 Kings 2:5 alludes to Elijah’s ascension.

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 Hebrews 9:27

This verse mentions that all men must die once, presenting a contradiction to Elijah’s experience of not seeing death in 2 Kings 2:5.

Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Contradiction with Malachi 4:5

This verse suggests Elijah will return before the day of the Lord, which could imply a different interpretation than his departure described in 2 Kings 2:5.

Malachi 4:5: Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:
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