Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 4:4

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

According to the author of 2 Kings, God is helping the woman and her sons by filling many jars with oil, even though she only had a little at first. It shows that God can make something big out of something small when people trust and listen to Him.

2 Kings 4:4: And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

2 Kings 4:4 mentions gathering vessels and pouring oil to multiply resources, while Matthew advises against storing earthly treasures and instead focusing on heavenly rewards.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:15-21

2 Kings 4:4 involves accumulation of oil, but Luke 12 advises against amassing wealth and tells the parable of the rich fool who hoards earthly goods without being "rich toward God."

Luke 12:15-21: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

2 Kings 4:4 involves planning and acting on faith to an extent, but James warns against making future plans confidently without acknowledging the Lord's will.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:8-10

2 Kings 4:4 involves active work of gathering and pouring, which could be seen as contradicting the commandment to rest on the Sabbath, as given in Exodus for ceasing work.

Exodus 20:8-10: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

2 Kings 4:4 involves taking action to sell oil for profit, whereas Jesus asks the rich young man to sell his possessions and give to the poor, indicating a moral contrast in approaches to wealth.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.
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