Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 5:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 5:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 5:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Gehazi is telling a lie to get gifts of silver and clothes by pretending that his master asked for them to help some visitors. This story teaches that telling lies to get what you want is wrong.

2 Kings 5:22: And he said, All [is] well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse, which is part of the Ten Commandments, states "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour," contradicting 2 Kings 5:22 where Gehazi lies to Naaman.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

"Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight." This contradicts Gehazi's deceitful actions in 2 Kings 5:22.

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

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

"Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds." This contradicts Gehazi’s lie to Naaman in 2 Kings 5:22.

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

"Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another." This contradicts Gehazi's dishonesty in 2 Kings 5:22.

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

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this context could be related to honesty and deception. In this verse, someone is lying to achieve personal gain, which goes against moral teachings about truthfulness and integrity. This depicts a conflict between actions and the ethical principle of honesty.

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