Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 16:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 16:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 16:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse means that God is in charge and decides what is right everywhere in the world. God is fair and His rules are for everyone.

1 Chronicles 16:14: He [is] the LORD our God; his judgments [are] in all the earth.

Contradiction with Judges 2:20-21

These verses describe how the Lord becomes angry with Israel and decides not to drive out the remaining nations before them, which contrasts with the commitment of judgment mentioned in 1 Chronicles 16:14.

Judges 2:20-21: And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice;

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8

This verse describes the Lord as merciful and full of compassion, which can be seen in contrast to the executing of judgments mentioned in 1 Chronicles 16:14.

Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Jonah 4:2

This verse highlights God as gracious and merciful, slow to anger, which contradicts the notion of executing judgments on all mentioned in 1 Chronicles 16:14.

Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44-45

Jesus teaches to love enemies and bless those that curse, which can be viewed as contradicting the Old Testament emphasis on judgment in 1 Chronicles 16:14.

Matthew 5:44-45: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 6:36

This verse urges being merciful as the Father is merciful, which can contrast with the focus on judgment in 1 Chronicles 16:14.

Luke 6:36: Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
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