Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 7:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 7:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 7:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Elisha told everyone that God said there would be plenty of food by the next day, and it would be sold for just a little money at the city gate. This was a surprise because food had been very hard to find before.

2 Kings 7:1: Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time [shall] a measure of fine flour [be sold] for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.

Contradiction with Exodus 16:4

Contradiction in miraculous provision: In 2 Kings 7:1, Elisha foretells a sudden miraculous provision of food, whereas in Exodus 16:4, God provides manna as a consistent, ongoing miracle rather than a single, sudden event.

Exodus 16:4: Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no. [a certain...: Heb. the portion of a day in his day]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

Contradiction in concern for future needs: 2 Kings 7:1 deals with a prophecy addressing immediate physical needs, whereas Matthew 6:31-32 emphasizes not worrying about future provisions, trusting in God’s continual care.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Contradiction in predictability of God's actions: 2 Kings 7:1 presents a specific, predictable prophecy about God's intervention, while Isaiah 55:8-9 suggests that God's ways and thoughts are beyond human understanding and prediction.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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