Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
This verse suggests God's provision for all His creatures, contrasting with the lack of provision in 2 Kings 6:27.
Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Contradiction with Philippians 4:19
This verse promises that God will supply all needs, contradicting the king's inability to provide help in 2 Kings 6:27.
Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:1
This verse indicates that God provides for all needs, while 2 Kings 6:27 reflects a situation where needs are not met.
Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse assures that God will help, which contrasts with the lack of help expressed in 2 Kings 6:27.
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 Psalm 34:10
This verse states that those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing, contradicting the desperation in 2 Kings 6:27.
Psalm 34:10: The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good [thing].
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could be the tension between the helplessness of a leader during a crisis and the expectation for them to provide solutions and support. This can highlight the conflict between human limitations and the demands of leadership, particularly when people are suffering and look to their leaders for relief.