Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 16:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 16:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 16:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, God wanted special gifts called burnt offerings to be given to Him on an altar every morning and evening. These gifts were a way for the people to show they were following God's rules and to say thank you to Him.

1 Chronicles 16:40: To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and [to do] according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel; [morning...: Heb. in the morning, and in the evening]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8-9

These verses state that God no longer desires burnt offerings and sacrifices, which contradicts 1 Chronicles 16:40 where continual burnt offerings are commanded.

Hebrews 10:8-9: Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and [offering] for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure [therein]; which are offered by the law;

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

This verse explains that God does not delight in sacrifice or burnt offerings, which contrasts with the instructions given in 1 Chronicles 16:40.

Psalm 51:16: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

God desires mercy rather than sacrifice, conflicting with the emphasis on continual burnt offerings in 1 Chronicles 16:40.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

The multitude of sacrifices is questioned by God, differing from the command to offer continual sacrifices in 1 Chronicles 16:40.

Isaiah 1:11: 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 Amos 5:22

God expresses rejection of burnt offerings and sacrifices, which conflicts with the continual offerings described in 1 Chronicles 16:40.

Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]
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