Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 5:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 5:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 5:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Naaman wanted to take some dirt home so he could worship God on it, promising to only worship the one true God from now on. He was saying he wouldn’t pray to other gods anymore, just the God who healed him.

2 Kings 5:17: And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules' burden of earth? for thy servant will henceforth offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice unto other gods, but unto the LORD.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Contradicts by emphasizing no other gods should be worshipped, whereas 2 Kings 5:17 allows Naaman to worship the Lord alongside his king's deity.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21

Contradicts as it stresses the need to follow one God, whereas 2 Kings 5:17 discusses accommodating worship in the house of Rimmon.

1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

Contradicts by asserting that God will not share His glory with another, conflicting with Naaman’s request to take soil for worship amidst other gods.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:24

Contradicts by teaching that one cannot serve two masters, whereas 2 Kings 5:17 shows Naaman serving both the Lord and attending a pagan temple.

Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14

Contradicts by prohibiting following other gods, differing from the allowance in 2 Kings 5:17 for worship flexibility.

Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;

Contradiction with Joshua 24:15

Contradicts by urging exclusive worship of the Lord, differing from Naaman’s situation of dual worship.

Joshua 24:15: And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that [were] on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
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