Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 6:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 6:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 6:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Elisha asked God to help his friend see that they were protected. God showed the friend a big group of fiery horses and chariots all around them, keeping them safe.

2 Kings 6:17: And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain [was] full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

Contradiction with John 20:29

This verse emphasizes belief without seeing, whereas 2 Kings 6:17 involves seeing spiritual forces to believe.

John 20:29: Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:7

Encourages walking by faith, not by sight, while 2 Kings 6:17 involves Elisha's servant seeing the chariots of fire.

2 Corinthians 5:7: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

Describes faith as evidence of things not seen, but 2 Kings 6:17 involves seeing the unseen.

Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]

Contradiction with Matthew 16:4

Criticizes reliance on signs and wonders, whereas 2 Kings 6:17 shows a miraculous sight.

Matthew 16:4: A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.

Contradiction with John 14:17

Speaks of the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot see, unlike the visible spiritual army in 2 Kings 6:17.

John 14:17: [Even] the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
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