Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 14:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 14:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 14:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God knows that everyone will eventually die, like water poured on the ground that can't be picked up. But God thinks of ways to bring back those who are far away from Him because He loves everyone.

2 Samuel 14:14: For we must needs die, and [are] as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect [any] person: yet doth he devise means, that his banished be not expelled from him. [neither...: or, because God hath not taken away his life, he hath also devised means, etc]

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27

It is appointed for men to die once, contradicting the idea that God devises means for the banished not to be expelled from Him.

Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

The soul that sins shall die, contradicting the idea that God's will provides a way for the banished not to be permanently expelled.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:32

The wicked is driven away in his wickedness, contradicting the notion of devising means to prevent the banishment.

Proverbs 14:32: The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

Contradiction with Romans 6:23

The wages of sin is death, suggesting a finality to sin that contradicts the provision of means to avoid permanent expulsion.

Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 25:46

The wicked shall go into everlasting punishment, opposing the idea of restoration for the banished described in 2 Samuel 14:14.

Matthew 25:46: And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Paradox #1

The verse from 2 Samuel 14:14 talks about the inevitability of death and God's way of bringing people back, implying reconciliation rather than loss. A possible contradiction may arise when comparing it to verses that speak of permanent separation from God or judgment after death, suggesting a lack of reconciliation for some. This might appear inconsistent with the message of universal reconciliation implied in the verse.

Paradox #2

2 Samuel 14:14 suggests that while people die and cannot return, God seeks ways to bring back those who are separated or lost. A potential contradiction could be between the idea of irreversible death and God's ability or willingness to restore or redeem. It raises questions about divine justice and mercy, and how these concepts align with the finality of death and human experiences of separation.

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