Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 7:7

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

According to the author of the book, God is saying that even though He never asked the leaders of Israel to build Him a fancy house, He was always with them wherever they went. God is reminding them that He cared more about being with His people than having a special building.

2 Samuel 7:7: In all [the places] wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build ye not me an house of cedar? [any of...: any of the judges]

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

States that the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands, suggesting God's presence does not require a physical house, unlike the question raised in 2 Samuel 7:7 regarding building a house for God.

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

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

Indicates that heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain God, much less a house, contradicting the implication in 2 Samuel 7:7 that God might require a house.

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 Isaiah 66:1

Declares that heaven is God's throne and the earth His footstool, questioning the necessity of a house as in 2 Samuel 7:7.

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?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:24

Emphasizes God's omnipresence, which implies no need for a structured dwelling as questioned in 2 Samuel 7:7.

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.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 17:6

Reiterates 2 Samuel 7:7, where God asks if He ever requested a house, emphasizing His independence from such a dwelling.

1 Chronicles 17:6: Wheresoever I have walked with all Israel, spake I a word to any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people, saying, Why have ye not built me an house of cedars?
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