Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 22:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 22:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 22:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 1 Chronicles, God can give someone special wisdom and understanding to help them lead and follow His rules. This means God helps people do good things and make smart choices.

1 Chronicles 22:12: Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises to trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, which contrasts with relying heavily on understanding as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 22:12.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

This verse notes that the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, suggesting a contradiction with seeking wisdom and understanding as a primary goal in 1 Chronicles 22:12.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse encourages asking God for wisdom if one lacks it, implying wisdom is not inherent, whereas 1 Chronicles 22:12 assumes wisdom and understanding as attainable attributes.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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