Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 7:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 7:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 7:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Kings, this story shows that God provided food and treasure for the sick men who had nothing, and they found more than they needed. It's like finding a big surprise gift when you were feeling very hungry and sad.

2 Kings 7:8: And when these lepers came to the uttermost part of the camp, they went into one tent, and did eat and drink, and carried thence silver, and gold, and raiment, and went and hid [it]; and came again, and entered into another tent, and carried thence [also], and went and hid [it].

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

This verse commands "Thou shalt not steal," which contradicts the lepers taking silver, gold, and raiment from the Syrians' camp in 2 Kings 7:8.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:10

This verse states that thieves shall not inherit the kingdom of God, contrasting the lepers' actions in 2 Kings 7:8.

1 Corinthians 6:10: Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:17

This verse warns that "Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel," contradicting the temporary reward the lepers found.

Proverbs 20:17: Bread of deceit [is] sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. [deceit: Heb. lying, or, falsehood]

Contradiction with Luke 3:14

This verse advises soldiers to "be content with your wages," contrasting the lepers who took goods from the camp instead of being content.

Luke 3:14: And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse [any] falsely; and be content with your wages. [Do violence...: or, Put no man in fear] [wages: or, allowance]

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

This verse instructs to "Provide things honest in the sight of all men," which the lepers initially failed to do by hiding the spoils.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
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