Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 17:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 17:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 17:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, people brought food like honey, butter, sheep, and cheese to help David and his friends because they were very tired, hungry, and thirsty in the wilderness. They wanted to show kindness and take care of them.

2 Samuel 17:29: And honey, and butter, and sheep, and cheese of kine, for David, and for the people that [were] with him, to eat: for they said, The people [is] hungry, and weary, and thirsty, in the wilderness.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31

This verse contradicts the reliance on physical provisions by advising not to worry about what to eat or drink because God will provide.

Matthew 6:31: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Luke 12:22

This verse contradicts the focus on material provisions by suggesting not to worry about life’s needs, as life is more than food or clothing.

Luke 12:22: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

This verse suggests a reliance on God's provision rather than human generosity shown in 2 Samuel 17:29.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:4

This verse contrasts the importance of physical food, as mentioned in 2 Samuel 17:29, with spiritual nourishment from God's word.

Matthew 4:4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Contradiction with John 6:27

This verse focuses on seeking eternal sustenance from God, conflicting with the provision of temporary food in 2 Samuel 17:29.

John 6:27: Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. [Labour not: or, Work not]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:3-4

This verse highlights spiritual nourishment from Christ, which contrasts with the physical sustenance provided in 2 Samuel 17:29.

1 Corinthians 10:3-4: And did all eat the same spiritual meat;

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 8:3

This verse emphasizes dependence on God's word for sustenance, rather than physical provisions like those described in 2 Samuel 17:29.

Deuteronomy 8:3: And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every [word] that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:2

This verse questions the pursuit of physical sustenance, highlighting spiritual nourishment in contrast to the physical provisions in 2 Samuel 17:29.

Isaiah 55:2: Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for [that which] satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye [that which is] good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. [spend: Heb. weigh]
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