Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 4:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 4:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 4:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Elisha, a miracle happened when he added some meal to the pot of food, making it safe to eat. This shows how God took care of the people and made sure they were safe from harm.

2 Kings 4:41: But he said, Then bring meal. And he cast [it] into the pot; and he said, Pour out for the people, that they may eat. And there was no harm in the pot. [harm: Heb. evil thing]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 4:7

This verse mentions a miraculous provision through oil, whereas 2 Kings 4:41 describes dealing with harmful substance through flour, indicating different methods of handling a crisis.

2 Kings 4:7: Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest. [debt: or, creditor]

Contradiction with Matthew 4:4

This verse emphasizes reliance on God's word for life, while 2 Kings 4:41 demonstrates reliance on a physical action (adding flour) for rescue.

Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:11

This verse suggests nothing external can defile a person, contrasting with 2 Kings 4:41 where external ingredients in the pot cause harm.

Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

Contradiction with John 4:14

This verse offers spiritual satisfaction as opposed to physical solutions like 2 Kings 4:41's addition of flour to remedy the situation.

John 4:14: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

Contradiction with Mark 6:41

Jesus performs a miracle of multiplication, differing from 2 Kings 4:41 where a miracle is performed to neutralize poison.

Mark 6:41: And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave [them] to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.
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