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.