Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 5:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 5:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 5:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Gehazi was greedy and wanted to get gifts for himself, even though Elisha, the good man he worked for, had said no to them. Gehazi thought it was okay to take things even when it wasn't right, showing it's important to listen and do what's right no matter what.

2 Kings 5:20: But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, [as] the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

"Thou shalt not steal." Gehazi's actions in 2 Kings 5:20 are deceitful and akin to theft.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Psalm 101:7

"He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight." Gehazi's deception contradicts the call for honesty.

Psalm 101:7: He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. [shall not tarry: Heb. shall not be established]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:9

"He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known." Gehazi's dishonest actions contrast with the promise of security for those who walk uprightly.

Proverbs 10:9: He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:17

"Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel." Gehazi's deceit seems profitable at first but is ultimately destructive, aligning with this warning.

Proverbs 20:17: Bread of deceit [is] sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. [deceit: Heb. lying, or, falsehood]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:11

"As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool." Gehazi's acquisition of wealth through deceit matches this portrayal of foolishness.

Jeremiah 17:11: [As] the partridge sitteth [on eggs], and hatcheth [them] not; [so] he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool. [sitteth...: or, gathereth young which she hath not brought forth]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the actions of Gehazi, who goes against the wishes of the prophet Elisha by seeking personal gain. This shows a conflict between greed and integrity, as Gehazi's actions are driven by self-interest rather than following the guidance set by Elisha, who refused gifts.

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