Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 6:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 6:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 6:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, David gathered a big group of people to go to a place called Baale of Judah to bring back a special box called the Ark of God, which is very important because it shows where God is with them. This box is so special because it is where God’s name is and has angels on top called cherubims.

2 Samuel 6:2: And David arose, and went with all the people that [were] with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth [between] the cherubims. [Baale: or, Baalah, that is, Kirjathjearim] [whose name...: or, at which the name, even the name of the LORD of hosts, was called upon]

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

Contradicts the idea of seeing God as Exodus 33:20 states that no one can see God's face and live.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with John 1:18

Contradicts by emphasizing that no one has seen God at any time, in opposition to the Ark being associated with God's presence.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

Contradicts the concept of God being confined to a specific place like the Ark, stating that even the highest heaven cannot contain Him.

1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

Contradicts the notion of God's presence dwelling in man-made places, emphasizing that God does not dwell in temples made with hands.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:24

Contradicts by asserting that God fills heaven and earth and cannot be limited to one specific location like the Ark.

Jeremiah 23:24: Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.
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