Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 5:5

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

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, the king of Syria wanted to help his sick friend named Naaman. He sent a letter, money, and clothes to the king of Israel to ask for help in making Naaman better.

2 Kings 5:5: And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand [pieces] of gold, and ten changes of raiment. [with...: Heb. in his hand]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:1

This verse emphasizes receiving God's blessings without money, contrasting the purchase of goods for healing in 2 Kings 5:5.

Isaiah 55:1: Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:8

It encourages giving freely as one has received, contrasting Naaman taking gifts for healing.

Matthew 10:8: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:27

Advises not withholding good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to act, contrasting the need for gifts to receive healing.

Proverbs 3:27: Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it]. [them...: Heb. the owners thereof]
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