Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 7:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 7:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 7:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God chose the people of Israel to be His special friends forever, and He promised to always be their God. This means God loves them very much and wants to take care of them forever.

2 Samuel 7:24: For thou hast confirmed to thyself thy people Israel [to be] a people unto thee for ever: and thou, LORD, art become their God.

Contradiction with John 3:16

2 Samuel 7:24 speaks of God establishing Israel as His people, while John 3:16 opens salvation and the love of God to everyone who believes, indicating a worldwide inclusion rather than a single nation.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

2 Samuel 7:24 emphasizes the unique status of Israel, whereas Galatians 3:28 speaks about the unity of believers in Christ, regardless of ethnic or social divisions, thus contradicting the exclusivity suggested.

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 9:25-26

2 Samuel 7:24 focuses on Israel as the chosen ones, but Romans 9:25-26 extends the concept of "My people" to Gentiles, contrasting the specific national selection mentioned.

Romans 9:25-26: As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

2 Samuel 7:24 suggests a chosen people in Israel alone, while Acts 10:34-35 affirms that God shows no favoritism and accepts people from every nation who fear Him and do what is right, conflicting with the idea of a singular chosen nation.

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 Matthew 21:43

2 Samuel 7:24 highlights Israel as God’s people, yet Matthew 21:43 discusses the kingdom of God being taken away from them and given to a people producing its fruit, which stands in contradiction to the permanent establishment mentioned.

Matthew 21:43: Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
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