Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 16:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 16:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 16:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse means that everyone should praise God and tell Him how strong and amazing He is. It’s like saying thank you to God and showing that you love Him.

1 Chronicles 16:28: Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

This verse states that God will not share His glory with another, whereas 1 Chronicles 16:28 calls for giving glory to God, implying it could be shared.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:5

This verse describes God as a jealous God, punishing those who worship other gods, conflicting with 1 Chronicles 16:28 which suggests worship is given freely to God.

Exodus 20:5: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me;

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

This verse warns against public displays of righteousness for human glory, contrasting with 1 Chronicles 16:28 which encourages public acknowledgment of God's glory.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Acts 12:22-23

This verse recounts God's punishment of Herod for not giving glory to God, suggesting a negative consequence if glory is not given properly, differing from the call to give glory in 1 Chronicles 16:28.

Acts 12:22-23: And the people gave a shout, [saying, It is] the voice of a god, and not of a man.
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