Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
2 Kings 5:23 involves the acceptance of gifts by Gehazi deceptively, whereas Matthew 5:42 teaches to give to those who ask and lend to those in need, emphasizing generosity rather than deceitful gain.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:15
2 Kings 5:23 depicts Gehazi taking gifts deceitfully, which contradicts Exodus 20:15, "Thou shalt not steal," as Gehazi's actions are akin to theft through deception.
Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10
2 Kings 5:23 shows Gehazi's greed for gifts which contrasts with 1 Timothy 6:10, which warns that the love of money is the root of all evil and highlights the dangers of coveting wealth.
1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:28
In 2 Kings 5:23, Gehazi improperly acquires wealth, contradicting Proverbs 11:28, which warns that those who trust in their riches will fall.
Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Gehazi's desire for goods in 2 Kings 5:23 contradicts Luke 12:15, where Jesus warns against covetousness and teaches that one's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.