Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 22:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 22:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 22:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Samuel, this verse means that God's bright light is so powerful and shining that it makes fires start. It helps us understand how strong and amazing God is.

2 Samuel 22:13: Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled.

Contradiction with Genesis 9:13

This verse describes God's covenant symbolized by a rainbow, which is a peaceful and promising sign, contrasting with the devouring fire described in 2 Samuel 22:13.

Genesis 9:13: I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse speaks about loving enemies and doing good to them, which contradicts the image of divine retribution suggested by 2 Samuel 22:13.

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 1 John 4:16

This verse describes God as love, which contrasts with the image of consuming fire presented in 2 Samuel 22:13.

1 John 4:16: And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

Contradiction with Luke 2:14

This verse speaks of peace on earth, contradicting the imagery of destruction and judgment in 2 Samuel 22:13.

Luke 2:14: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse emphasizes God's constant goodness and lack of change, contrasting with the destructive imagery in 2 Samuel 22:13.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
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