Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 16:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 16:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 16:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, God had special helpers called Levites who were chosen to take care of important tasks like singing songs and giving thanks to God. Their job was to make sure everyone remembered how good and powerful God is.

1 Chronicles 16:4: And he appointed [certain] of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

1 Chronicles 16:4 describes appointing Levites to minister, give thanks, and praise, whereas Matthew 6:5 warns against public displays of piety.

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 Amos 5:21-23

While 1 Chronicles 16:4 emphasizes ceremonial praise, Amos 5:21-23 expresses God's rejection of insincere religious rituals.

Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Mark 7:6-7

1 Chronicles 16:4 highlights praise and thanks, but Mark 7:6-7 criticizes honoring God with lips while hearts are far from Him.

Mark 7:6-7: He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with [their] lips, but their heart is far from me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-15

1 Chronicles 16:4 involves sacrifices and praise, whereas Isaiah 1:11-15 denounces empty sacrifices without righteousness.

Isaiah 1:11-15: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Matthew 15:8-9

Focus on praise in 1 Chronicles 16:4, contrasted with Matthew 15:8-9 criticizing worship when commandments of men are taught.

Matthew 15:8-9: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.
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