Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 17:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 17:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 17:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Chronicles, David is saying that he doesn't know what else to say to God because God knows him completely and has given him so much honor. David feels very grateful and amazed by God's kindness.

1 Chronicles 17:18: What can David [speak] more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse suggests God looks on the heart, implying a less personal favor compared to the intimate personalization of God's relationship mentioned in 1 Chronicles 17:18.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:10

This verse emphasizes God's judgment based on deeds, contrasting with the favor and personal relationship highlighted without condition in 1 Chronicles 17:18.

Jeremiah 17:10: I the LORD search the heart, [I] try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, [and] according to the fruit of his doings.

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

States that there is no respect of persons with God, which can be seen as contradictory to the notion of favor reflected in 1 Chronicles 17:18.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

Affirms God shows no favoritism, contradicting 1 Chronicles 17:18's implied personal relationship favor.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with James 2:9

Indicates partiality as sinful, which contrasts with the seeming special favor upon David in 1 Chronicles 17:18.

James 2:9: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
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