Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 8:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 8:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 8:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the man of God looked very seriously and for a long time at the other person until he felt embarrassed, and then he started to cry. This shows that the man of God felt very sad about something he could see happening in the future.

2 Kings 8:11: And he settled his countenance stedfastly, until he was ashamed: and the man of God wept. [stedfastly: Heb. and set it]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:19

This verse speaks about truthful lips being established forever, contrasting with 2 Kings 8:11 where deceitfulness is evident.

Proverbs 12:19: The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.

Contradiction with John 8:32

This verse emphasizes knowing the truth and being set free by it, while 2 Kings 8:11 involves concealment and deception.

John 8:32: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse advises speaking truth with neighbors, which contradicts the hidden and deceptive actions in 2 Kings 8:11.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with Psalms 34:13

This verse encourages keeping the tongue from evil and lips from speaking guile, opposite to the deceit in 2 Kings 8:11.

Psalms 34:13: Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency might arise from the differences in various translations or interpretations of the text. The verse can sometimes be unclear about why the character is staring fixedly, and different versions might give diverging impressions about the emotional or narrative context, which might confuse readers or lead to differing interpretations. This could lead scholars and readers to have conflicting views on the specific intent or meaning behind this action.

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