Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse states, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," emphasizing singular worship of God, whereas 1 Chronicles 16:35 calls for salvation and gathering of the people, implying reliance on God and not on other nations or powers for deliverance, contrasting with the fear of idolatry.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Judges 16:28
Samson calls upon the LORD to strengthen him as he seeks vengeance, contrasting with 1 Chronicles 16:35 which asks for divine salvation and praise, displaying different attitudes towards God's intervention.
Judges 16:28: And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:5
Admonishes against prayer for show, while 1 Chronicles 16:35 is communal and public in seeking God’s salvation and expressing collective dependence on God.
Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23
Declares man's way is not in himself, suggesting reliance solely on God for direction, while 1 Chronicles 16:35 comes from a communal perspective asking God for deliverance, not just guidance.
Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.