Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 6:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 6:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 6:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, God was helping Elisha, a special man chosen by God, to hear secrets so he could tell the king of Israel. This made the king's enemy confused because he thought someone was spying, but it was actually Elisha who knew because of God's help.

2 Kings 6:12: And one of his servants said, None, my lord, O king: but Elisha, the prophet that [is] in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber. [None: Heb. No]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30

This verse suggests that there is no wisdom, understanding, or counsel against the LORD, contradicting the premise that anyone can reveal the plans of the king, as Elisha does in 2 Kings 6:12.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

This verse states that the Lord God does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets, which aligns with 2 Kings 6:12, but it could be seen as contradicting the ability of others besides prophets to know divine plans.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:15

This verse indicates that those who hide their plans and thoughts from the LORD think they can avoid detection, contradicting the notion that Elisha can know the king’s words without being present.

Isaiah 29:15: Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:7

This verse suggests that no one knows what will happen next, contradicting Elisha's ability to foresee the king's actions in 2 Kings 6:12.

Ecclesiastes 8:7: For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be? [when...: or, how it shall be?]
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