Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 7:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 7:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 7:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king wanted to check if the enemy really ran away, so he sent people with horses to find out. This was to see if the danger was gone and if it was safe for everyone.

2 Kings 7:14: They took therefore two chariot horses; and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trust in the Lord and not leaning on one's understanding, while 2 Kings 7:14 describes actions based on observation and decision-making which might seem contrary to solely relying on divine guidance.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Encourages not worrying about physical needs and trusting in divine provision, contrasting with the urgent search for provisions evident in 2 Kings 7:14.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Advocates turning the other cheek and non-resistance, whereas 2 Kings 7:14 shows proactive defense actions which may conflict with the idea of non-resistance.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Luke 12:31

Urges seeking God's kingdom over physical necessities, opposite to the worry about sustenance shown in 2 Kings 7:14.

Luke 12:31: But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1

Describes faith as assurance of things hoped for not seen, contrasting with 2 Kings 7:14 where the men went to verify the Syrian camp based on visible circumstances.

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