Contradiction with Exodus 20:4
This verse commands against making any graven image, while some interpretations of 2 Kings 3:17 might imply creating a scene of divine intervention.
Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Advises to trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, contrasting with the specific instruction in 2 Kings 3:17 to anticipate a miracle without evidence.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Speaks of plans for peace and not for evil, which can be seen as contradictory if 2 Kings 3:17 is interpreted as foretelling unnecessary hardship for faith.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1
Suggests there is a season for everything, which might contradict perceived timing or purpose in 2 Kings 3:17.
Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
Advises not to worry about the future, while some might see 2 Kings 3:17 encouraging anticipation of future events.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Paradox #1
The verse in question talks about water appearing without rain or wind. The inconsistency could be related to natural expectations, as typically water sources like rivers or rain are needed to explain such an event. Without any natural explanation, it could be seen as miraculous or inconsistent with natural laws.