Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
"Thou shalt have no other gods before me." - This verse supports the uniqueness of the Lord, similar to 1 Chronicles 16:26.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:35
"Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightest know that the LORD he is God; there is none else beside him." - This verse also underscores that the Lord is the only God, aligning with 1 Chronicles 16:26.
Deuteronomy 4:35: Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightest know that the LORD he [is] God; [there is] none else beside him.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5
"I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me." - Affirming the singularity of God, akin to 1 Chronicles 16:26.
Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:4
"As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one." - This verse reiterates the idea of one true God, complementing the message in 1 Chronicles 16:26.
1 Corinthians 8:4: As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one.
Paradox #1
1 Chronicles 16:26 says that the gods of other nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. Some see a contradiction because other parts of the Bible mention the existence of other spiritual beings or "gods" but emphasize that they are not to be worshiped (e.g., Psalm 82). The tension lies in acknowledging these beings while affirming that only one true God created everything. The Bible consistently teaches monotheism, but the language used can sometimes appear inconsistent when discussing other "gods."
Paradox #2
1 Chronicles 16:26 states that all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the LORD made the heavens. A potential contradiction could arise when comparing this with biblical passages suggesting that other nations' gods have some influence, such as when God sends plagues or punishments through these entities. This raises questions about the nature and existence of these gods, which might appear inconsistent if they are considered mere idols but also have actions attributed to them in other texts.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in 1 Chronicles 16:26 is its stance on the existence of other gods compared to other parts of the Bible. Some parts acknowledge the existence of other gods but emphasize worshiping only one true God, while others suggest that other gods don't exist at all. This can seem inconsistent with the portrayal and acknowledgment of other deities in the cultural context of the time.
Paradox #4
The verse implies that other gods are not real and that only one God made the heavens. If read literally, this could conflict with scientific views that explain the universe's origins through natural processes like the Big Bang, rather than divine creation.
Paradox #5
This verse states that other gods are idols and only the God of Israel made the heavens. A contradiction might arise regarding respect for other religions. It could conflict with teachings about tolerance and love for all people, including those with different beliefs.