Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 4:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 4:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 4:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows how the prophet Elisha gave clear and important instructions to his helper Gehazi because they needed to hurry and help a sick child. It teaches us about the urgency of helping others and trusting God's power through Elisha's staff.

2 Kings 4:29: Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches non-retaliation and turning the other cheek, which contrasts with Elisha's strict command to Gehazi in 2 Kings 4:29.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises showing kindness to enemies, countering the direct and urgent nature of Elisha's instructions in 2 Kings 4:29.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-29

Encourages love toward enemies and offering the other cheek to those who strike us, differing from the decisive action in 2 Kings 4:29.

Luke 6:27-29: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:20-21

Promotes overcoming evil with good, which conflicts with the immediate and practical focus of Elisha's orders in 2 Kings 4:29.

Romans 12:20-21: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with James 1:19-20

Emphasizes being slow to anger, juxtaposing the haste and urgency commanded in 2 Kings 4:29.

James 1:19-20: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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