Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 16:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 16:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 16:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, Benaiah and Jahaziel were priests who played trumpets all the time in front of the special box called the ark of the covenant, which represented God's promise to be with His people. Christians understand this as showing how important it is to praise and remember God's presence always.

1 Chronicles 16:6: Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse forbids the making of graven images, whereas 1 Chronicles 16:6 describes the use of musical instruments, which some might argue involves creative expression akin to crafting.

Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:8-11

Commands resting on the Sabbath, whereas 1 Chronicles 16:6 implies acts of worship, which could involve exertion.

Exodus 20:8-11: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Contradiction with Numbers 10:1-2

Instructs making two specific trumpets for directing movements, whereas 1 Chronicles 16:6 simply mentions instruments for worship, not for specific divine communication.

Numbers 10:1-2: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Contradiction with Amos 5:23

God dismisses the sound of songs and instruments when He is displeased, contradicting the celebratory use of music in worship as described in 1 Chronicles 16:6.

Amos 5:23: Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:18-19

Criticizes the value placed on inanimate objects in worship settings, whereas 1 Chronicles 16:6 highlights the joyful use of trumpets.

Habakkuk 2:18-19: What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusteth therein, to make dumb idols? [maker of...: Heb. fashioner of his fashion]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

Warns against vain repetitions in prayer, whereas 1 Chronicles 16:6 might be inferred to support repetitive musical praise.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:19

Prefers intelligible words over incomprehensible sounds during worship, whereas 1 Chronicles 16:6 involves musical instruments, potentially without verbal message.

1 Corinthians 14:19: Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that [by my voice] I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an [unknown] tongue.

Contradiction with James 1:27

Focuses on pure and undefiled religion through action and care, rather than ritualistic worship, which contrasts with the ceremonial nature of 1 Chronicles 16:6.

James 1:27: Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, [and] to keep himself unspotted from the world.
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