Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 13:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 13:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 13:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells the story of a girl named Tamar who went to her brother Amnon’s house to make him some food because he wasn't feeling well. Even though she was trying to be kind and helpful, things didn't turn out well for her later.

2 Samuel 13:8: So Tamar went to her brother Amnon's house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded [it], and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes. [flour: or, paste]

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

This verse suggests feeding your enemy if they are hungry, whereas 2 Samuel 13:8 involves preparing food under deceitful circumstances.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:29

States that God made humans upright, in contrast to the deceptive intentions behind preparing the food in 2 Samuel 13:8.

Ecclesiastes 7:29: Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Emphasizes purity and peace, opposing the manipulation and deceit in the context of 2 Samuel 13:8.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs to love your enemies, contradicting the misuse of food preparation in 2 Samuel 13:8 for ulterior motives.

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 Romans 12:9

Encourages sincere love and detesting evil, which contrasts with the deceitful actions related to the verse in question.

Romans 12:9: [Let] love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
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