Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 15:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 15:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 15:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the authors of 1 Chronicles, these people were playing harps, which are musical instruments, to make beautiful music in a special way during a celebration. They were helping everyone come together and be happy with their music.

1 Chronicles 15:21: And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel. [on the...: or, on the eighth to oversee]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states that God is not the author of confusion, whereas 1 Chronicles 15:21 describes a complex and organized musical arrangement, which some might find intricate or potentially confusing.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse emphasizes obedience over sacrifice, while 1 Chronicles 15:21 involves elaborate musical worship, which might seem like ritual over simple obedience.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Amos 5:23

This verse calls for the rejection of noisy songs and music, which contradicts the celebratory and musical practices described in 1 Chronicles 15:21.

Amos 5:23: Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

This verse warns against vain repetitions in prayers, contrasting with the repetitive musical interludes in 1 Chronicles 15:21 during worship.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
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