Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 17:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 17:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 17:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse means that people should always remember how great and powerful God is, and that God promised to keep David's family strong and special forever. It also shows that God will always be there for the people of Israel.

1 Chronicles 17:24: Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts [is] the God of Israel, [even] a God to Israel: and [let] the house of David thy servant [be] established before thee.

Contradiction with Genesis 11:4

This verse discusses people wanting to make a name for themselves, while 1 Chronicles 17:24 emphasizes the establishment of God's name forever.

Genesis 11:4: And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top [may reach] unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:7

This verse commands not to take God's name in vain, implying respect for God’s name, not specifically on its establishment as in 1 Chronicles 17:24.

Exodus 20:7: Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:9

This verse instructs to hallow God's name rather than focusing on its establishment like in 1 Chronicles 17:24.

Matthew 6:9: After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God declares His exclusivity in glory, whereas 1 Chronicles 17:24 speaks on making God's name great, which may imply glorification.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with John 17:6

Jesus speaks of manifesting God's name to His followers, instead of establishing it universally as 1 Chronicles 17:24 suggests.

John 17:6: I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.

Contradiction with Psalm 115:1

Emphasizes giving glory to God's name for His mercy, rather than simply establishing it as in 1 Chronicles 17:24.

Psalm 115:1: Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, [and] for thy truth's sake.
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