Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 4:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 4:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 4:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the man went into the room, closed the door so it was just him and the child, and then asked God for help. Christians understand this as showing that praying to God is important when needing help.

2 Kings 4:33: He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:5

2 Kings 4:33 depicts a prophet as an intermediary for divine intervention, whereas 1 Timothy 2:5 states there is only one mediator between God and men, which is Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 2:5: For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

2 Kings 4:33 describes the prophet closing the door to pray over the child, whereas Matthew 6:6 encourages personal prayer in a private space for divine acknowledgment.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with Luke 7:14

2 Kings 4:33 shows a prophet acting alone for a miracle, but Luke 7:14 depicts Jesus performing a similar miracle, suggesting a more direct divine intervention.

Luke 7:14: And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare [him] stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. [bier: or, coffin]
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