Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 4:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 4:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 4:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the prophet Elisha asked his helper Gehazi to call a kind woman from Shunem. When Gehazi called her, she came and stood in front of Elisha.

2 Kings 4:12: And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.

Contradiction with Genesis 30:22

In 2 Kings 4:12, Elisha acts as an intermediary for a woman to receive a wish, while Genesis 30:22 shows God acting directly without a human intermediary.

Genesis 30:22: And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:14

2 Kings 4:12 involves adults facilitating a conversation indirectly, whereas Matthew 19:14 highlights direct access and openness without intermediary.

Matthew 19:14: But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with John 16:24

In 2 Kings 4:12, the woman does not request directly herself; in John 16:24, Jesus encourages direct personal prayer and request.

John 16:24: Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:16

2 Kings 4:12 depicts indirect communication with God through Elisha, while in Hebrews 4:16 believers are encouraged to come boldly and directly to God.

Hebrews 4:16: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
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