Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 7:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 7:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 7:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, God chose the people of Israel to be very special and did amazing and powerful things for them. He rescued them from Egypt and made them His own nation, showing everyone how great He is.

2 Samuel 7:23: And what one nation in the earth [is] like thy people, [even] like Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy people, which thou redeemedst to thee from Egypt, [from] the nations and their gods?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

This verse states that God does not change His mind, whereas 2 Samuel 7:23 suggests God chose Israel over other nations, implying a decision.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with Malachi 3:6

It emphasizes God's unchanging nature, potentially conflicting with the idea of choosing one nation over others as in 2 Samuel 7:23.

Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

States that God is no respecter of persons and welcomes all who fear Him, which contrasts the idea of a unique nation like Israel in 2 Samuel 7:23.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Suggests there is no distinction between Jew or Greek, contrasting with the specific election of Israel in 2 Samuel 7:23.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

Declares that there is no partiality with God, in tension with the notion of choosing Israel as a special nation.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:17

Implies all nations are insignificant before God, which challenges the exalted status of Israel in 2 Samuel 7:23.

Isaiah 40:17: All nations before him [are] as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.

Paradox #1

The verse celebrates the uniqueness of Israel chosen by God, which some might see as conflicting with the idea of God being impartial or loving all nations equally. This could be perceived as theological inconsistency because it seems to show favoritism towards one group over others.

Paradox #2

2 Samuel 7:23 talks about God choosing Israel as His people and performing great deeds for them, such as driving out nations and their gods. A potential contradiction is that archaeological evidence and historical records often show that the conquest of surrounding nations by the Israelites was not exactly as described in the biblical account, with some scholars suggesting it was more of a gradual process rather than rapid conquest and driving out. Additionally, other ancient records from neighboring civilizations may not always align with the biblical narrative of Israel's dominance and chosen status, creating inconsistencies in historical timelines and events.

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