Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 22:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 22:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 22:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God helps people who are having a hard time, but He watches those who are too proud and might bring them down. God cares for those in need and teaches a lesson to those who think they are better than others.

2 Samuel 22:28: And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes [are] upon the haughty, [that] thou mayest bring [them] down.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 21:13

Contradicts the idea of being merciful and kind to the humble by describing God's intention to wipe Jerusalem as a dish.

2 Kings 21:13: And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab: and I will wipe Jerusalem as [a man] wipeth a dish, wiping [it], and turning [it] upside down. [wiping...: Heb. he wipeth and turneth it upon the face thereof]

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:12

Highlights the exaltation of the wise in their own eyes, contradicting the notion of God's mercy towards the humble.

Proverbs 26:12: Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 13:14

Speaks of God showing no pity or mercy, opposing the idea of lifting the afflicted as mentioned in 2 Samuel 22:28.

Jeremiah 13:14: And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith the LORD: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them. [one...: Heb. a man against his brother] [but...: Heb. from destroying them]

Contradiction with Hosea 14:1

Calls for a return to the Lord, implying past consequences rather than the uplifting of the afflicted.

Hosea 14:1: O Israel, return unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

Suggests that those who humble themselves will be exalted, differing from the notion of God solely targeting the proud for humiliation.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be seen in the idea that it talks about showing favor to humble people but opposing those who are proud. Some might see a conflict in the notion of divine impartiality, questioning why humility is favored over pride. This could be seen as inconsistent if all people are supposedly equal in value, yet they are treated differently based on their attitudes.

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