Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 8:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 8:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 8:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Elisha is sad because he knows that Hazael will hurt the people of Israel very badly, hurting families and doing many terrible things. Elisha is crying because he cares about the people and wishes they wouldn’t get hurt.

2 Kings 8:12: And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strong holds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

This verse encourages overcoming evil with good, whereas 2 Kings 8:12 foretells violence and destruction.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches love for enemies, in contrast to the prophecy of harm in 2 Kings 8:12.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This commandment, "Thou shalt not kill," contradicts the prophecy of killing in 2 Kings 8:12.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

This verse advises not to envy violence, contradicting the violent actions foretold in 2 Kings 8:12.

Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares, promoting peace instead of the violence predicted in 2 Kings 8:12.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Paradox #1

This verse could reveal a contradiction because it depicts a situation where future acts of violence and suffering are foretold. It raises questions about the morality of foreknowing such events and the implications for free will and accountability. There might be a conflict between the understanding of divine justice and human suffering.

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