Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 13:2

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

According to the author of the book, Amnon really liked his sister Tamar and wanted to be with her, but he knew it was wrong and felt upset because he couldn't figure out how to be alone with her. This made him so troubled and upset that he started feeling sick.

2 Samuel 13:2: And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she [was] a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do any thing to her. [Amnon thought...: Heb. it was marvellous, or, hidden in the eyes of Amnon]

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:25

This verse warns against lustful desires, contradicting the intense desire Amnon has for Tamar in 2 Samuel 13:2.

Proverbs 6:25: Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:28

Jesus teaches that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery in his heart, opposing Amnon's feelings for his sister.

Matthew 5:28: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Describes love as patient and kind, not envious or boastful, contrasting the selfish and impatient "love" Amnon feels for Tamar.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:16

Advises to walk by the Spirit to not gratify the desires of the flesh, which conflicts with Amnon's actions driven by desire.

Galatians 5:16: [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [ye...: or, fulfil not]

Contradiction with Colossians 3:5

Instructs to put to death earthly desires such as lust, directly opposing Amnon's infatuation with Tamar.

Colossians 3:5: Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

Contradiction with James 1:14-15

Discusses how desire leads to sin and death, highlighting the destructive nature of Amnon's feelings toward Tamar.

James 1:14-15: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
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