Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 13:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 13:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 13:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Tamar was very sad and upset because something bad happened to her. She showed her sadness by putting ashes on her head, tearing her colorful clothes, and crying as she walked.

2 Samuel 13:19: And Tamar put ashes on her head, and rent her garment of divers colours that [was] on her, and laid her hand on her head, and went on crying.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:25

This verse speaks of strength and dignity being a woman's clothing, contrasting with Tamar's act of putting ashes on her head and tearing her garment in 2 Samuel 13:19, which depicts distress and mourning.

Proverbs 31:25: Strength and honour [are] her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

Contradiction with Isaiah 61:3

This verse talks about giving beauty for ashes, implying restoration and joy, which contradicts Tamar's act of putting ashes on her head as a sign of her mourning and shame.

Isaiah 61:3: To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

The verse encourages constant rejoicing in the Lord, which contradicts Tamar's expression of grief and despair.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:13

This verse speaks of mourning turning into joy and comfort, contradicting the enduring sadness Tamar experiences.

Jeremiah 31:13: Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:11

This verse mentions turning mourning into dancing and joy, while Tamar remains in a state of mourning and distress.

Psalm 30:11: Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
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