Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 7:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 7:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 7:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, God did many great things because He promised to do them and loves us very much. This was to show His kindness and help people understand how wonderful He is.

2 Samuel 7:21: For thy word's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know [them].

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 7:21 by prohibiting making graven images, while 2 Samuel 7:21 emphasizes God's promise and actions in favor of David and his house.

Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 7:21 by stating that God does not change His mind, whereas 2 Samuel 7:21 highlights God fulfilling His word to David, implying potential future changes in plans.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8-10

This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 7:21 by showing that God may alter His intentions based on human actions, contrary to the perceived unchangeable promise to David in 2 Samuel 7:21.

Jeremiah 18:8-10: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:34-37

This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 7:21 by teaching not to swear oaths, indicating that promises like the one to David should not be emphasized.

Matthew 5:34-37: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 7:21 by advocating humble acknowledgment of God's will rather than presuming the certainty exemplified in God's promise to David.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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