Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 8:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 8:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 8:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, the king wanted to help the woman by giving back everything she lost while she was away, including all the crops her fields produced during that time. This story shows how God can work through leaders to bring about justice and care for those in need.

2 Kings 8:6: And when the king asked the woman, she told him. So the king appointed unto her a certain officer, saying, Restore all that [was] hers, and all the fruits of the field since the day that she left the land, even until now. [officer: or, eunuch]

Contradiction with Exodus 22:1

This verse mandates restitution of more than what was stolen, conflicting with simply restoring property.

Exodus 22:1: If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. [or a sheep: or, or a goat]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 15:1

This verse speaks about debt cancellation every seven years, which may contrast with restoring all that was lost without such regular intervals.

Deuteronomy 15:1: At the end of [every] seven years thou shalt make a release.

Contradiction with Job 1:21

This verse emphasizes the Lord gives and takes away, which might contradict the restoration theme in 2 Kings 8:6.

Job 1:21: And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:6

This verse suggests there is a time to keep and a time to throw away, which might contradict the immediate restoration.

Ecclesiastes 3:6: A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; [get: or, seek]

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

Jesus advises selling possessions and giving to the poor, contrasting with the restoration of wealth.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.
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