Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 5:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 5:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 5:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Naaman was upset because he expected something special to happen to heal him, like the prophet coming out to see him and doing something amazing, but it didn't happen the way he wanted. This teaches us to trust God's ways, even if they are different from what we think should happen.

2 Kings 5:11: But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper. [I thought: Heb. I said] [I thought...: or, I said with myself, He will surely come out, etc: Heb. I said] [strike: Heb. move up and down]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Kings 5:11 shows anger and expectation of personal attention, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and display humility, contradicting Naaman's initial attitude.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

2 Kings 5:11 reflects pride and self-importance, whereas Philippians 2:3 encourages humility and valuing others above oneself, opposing Naaman’s reaction.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with James 4:6

2 Kings 5:11 is about Naaman’s prideful anger towards not being personally greeted, which contrasts with James 4:6 that says God gives grace to the humble, suggesting humility over pride.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

2 Kings 5:11 displays Naaman’s pride and wrath, contradicting Proverbs 16:18 which warns that pride leads to destruction.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

2 Kings 5:11 shows Naaman’s arrogance when expecting special treatment, which conflicts with 1 Peter 5:5 teaching to clothe with humility, as God opposes the proud.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be seen as Naaman's expectation of how healing should occur conflicting with the humility and obedience required by the prophet's instructions. Naaman was upset because he expected a grand gesture for his healing rather than a simple act of washing in the Jordan River. This reflects human pride and the challenge of accepting simple solutions to problems when people might expect more complicated or elaborate ones.

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