Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 14:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 14:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 14:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the verse explains that Joab, a helper, told a lady exactly what to say to the king. It shows that sometimes people might tell others what to say or do to help make a plan work out.

2 Samuel 14:3: And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse contradicts with 2 Samuel 14:3 because it commands not to bear false witness, whereas 2 Samuel 14:3 involves using deception to achieve a goal.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse emphasizes that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, contrary to the deceit advised in 2 Samuel 14:3.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

This injunction against lying to one another contrasts with the instructions to deceive in 2 Samuel 14:3.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse urges believers to put away lying and speak truth, opposing the deceitful tactic in 2 Samuel 14:3.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
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