Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 12:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 12:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 12:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse is about a poor man who had only one little lamb that he loved very much, like a pet or family member. It shows how much the man cared for the lamb, treating it as if it were his own child, sharing his food and even letting it sleep close to him.

2 Samuel 12:3: But the poor [man] had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter. [meat: Heb. morsel]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:22

This verse suggests that a man with an evil eye hastens after riches, contradicting the portrayal of selflessness and care in 2 Samuel 12:3.

Proverbs 28:22: He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. [hasteth...: or, hath an evil eye hasteth to be rich]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse advises to be content with what you have, which contrasts the rich man's actions in seeking more than what he had.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Luke 6:31

This teaches to do unto others as you would have them do unto you, contrasting with the rich man's exploitative behavior in 2 Samuel 12:3.

Luke 6:31: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

This passage warns the rich and highlights their eventual misery, contradicting the initial prosperity of the rich man in 2 Samuel 12:3.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].

Contradiction with Exodus 20:17

This commandment against coveting what belongs to others contradicts the rich man's desire for the poor man's ewe in 2 Samuel 12:3.

Exodus 20:17: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that [is] thy neighbour's.
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