Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 5:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 5:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 5:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Gehazi ran after Naaman to catch up with him. When Naaman saw Gehazi coming, he got out of his chariot and asked if everything was okay.

2 Kings 5:21: So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw [him] running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, [Is] all well? [Is...: Heb. Is there peace?]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse instructs not to bear false witness, contradicting Gehazi’s deceitful pursuit of Naaman depicted in 2 Kings 5:21.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse condemns lying lips, which contradicts Gehazi's actions in 2 Kings 5:21.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

This verse advises against lying to one another, highlighting the contradiction with Gehazi's deceit in 2 Kings 5:21.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse encourages speaking truth with neighbors, contradicting the deceptive behavior in 2 Kings 5:21.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:10

This verse emphasizes refraining from evil speech, which conflicts with Gehazi's lying actions in 2 Kings 5:21.

1 Peter 3:10: For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:9

This verse warns that a false witness will not go unpunished, opposing Gehazi's lie in 2 Kings 5:21.

Proverbs 19:9: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.
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