Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 6:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 6:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 6:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, when the helper of God's man woke up and saw that many enemies with horses and chariots were surrounding the city, he got scared and asked his master what they should do. This story shows that sometimes we feel afraid when we see big problems all around us.

2 Kings 6:15: And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? [the servant: or, the minister]

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

2 Kings 6:15 shows the servant expressing fear and lack of God's presence, whereas Matthew 28:20 assures believers that Jesus is with them always.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

The servant in 2 Kings 6:15 is afraid of being surrounded, while Psalm 27:1 states that the Lord is the strength and light, so whom shall we fear?

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Contradicts the fear and dismay felt by the servant in 2 Kings 6:15 by offering reassurance, stating God is always with us.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

The servant demonstrates fear and uncertainty, while Joshua 1:9 commands strength and courage, for the Lord is with you.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

In 2 Kings 6:15, there's a fear of adversaries, yet Romans 8:31 states if God is for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
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