Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 5:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 5:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 5:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of 2 Kings, this verse is about a person putting the things he got in a special hiding place at home and letting the men helping him leave. It teaches us about making choices and being honest.

2 Kings 5:24: And when he came to the tower, he took [them] from their hand, and bestowed [them] in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed. [tower: or, secret place]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

This verse states "Thou shalt not steal," which contradicts with 2 Kings 5:24, where Gehazi secretly takes goods for himself under false pretenses.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse declares, "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD," contradicting Gehazi's deceitful actions in 2 Kings 5:24.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse instructs to "speak every man truth with his neighbour," opposing Gehazi's lie in 2 Kings 5:24.

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

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

This verse commands, "Lie not one to another," which contradicts Gehazi's actions of lying and deceit in 2 Kings 5:24.

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