Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 7:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 7:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 7:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Kings, this verse shows a miracle where God helped the people by making the enemy soldiers leave their camp, even though no one had fought them. It's like God made the bad guys go away without a fight, so the people could be safe.

2 Kings 7:5: And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, [there was] no man there.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

While 2 Kings 7:5 describes the lepers taking action by going to the Syrian camp, Exodus 14:14 emphasizes standing still and letting the Lord fight for you.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

2 Kings 7:5 shows the lepers relying on their judgment to survive, whereas Proverbs 3:5-6 advises trusting in the Lord rather than one's understanding.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

2 Kings 7:5 has the lepers taking immediate action due to their dire situation, but Matthew 6:34 warns against worrying about tomorrow, suggesting to focus on the present.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Psalm 27:14

The lepers move impulsively in 2 Kings 7:5, while Psalm 27:14 advises waiting for the Lord, promoting patience and faith for guidance.

Psalm 27:14: Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
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