Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27
This verse expresses that God cannot be contained within a temple, contradicting the notion of God having a permanent house built as mentioned in 2 Samuel 7:13.
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
It states that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, challenging the concept introduced in 2 Samuel 7:13.
Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1
Here, God declares that heaven is His throne and the earth His footstool, questioning the need for a humanly-built house, in contrast to the promise in 2 Samuel 7:13.
Isaiah 66:1: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?
Paradox #1
2 Samuel 7:13 is sometimes discussed in relation to differing interpretations of God's promise regarding an everlasting kingdom. Some see a conflict between the physical, earthly fulfillment of this promise in the line of David and the greater, spiritual fulfillment in Jesus Christ. This discrepancy can appear as a contradiction for those interpreting the promise strictly in one dimension (either earthly or spiritual), rather than recognizing a dual fulfillment across the Old and New Testaments.
Paradox #2
2 Samuel 7:13 might seem to be in conflict with the idea that Solomon's kingdom would last forever, given the historical fall of Solomon's earthly kingdom. In some interpretations, this is resolved by seeing it as a prophecy about a spiritual kingdom or a reference to Jesus, whose kingdom is described as eternal. This could be seen as inconsistent when interpreted strictly in the historical sense.
Paradox #3
One potential contradiction is regarding the temple mentioned: King Solomon, David's son, is the one who eventually builds the physical temple. However, this promise is sometimes interpreted as also referring to Jesus, who is from David's lineage and establishes a different kind of "house" or kingdom. The dual fulfillment can lead to different interpretations and discussions about the original intent and who the promise directly refers to.
Paradox #4
The moral conflict in 2 Samuel 7:13 could arise from the focus on God's promise to establish a kingdom through David's lineage while later narratives in the Bible show many of those kings acting unjustly or turning away from God. This raises questions about divine support for leaders regardless of their actions.