Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 24:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 24:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 24:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, God wanted Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s families to each have a turn helping in the temple, so they split the jobs fairly by drawing lots, like picking names from a hat. This way, everyone got a chance to serve God in the special house.

1 Chronicles 24:5: Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors [of the house] of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

God is not the author of confusion, but 1 Chronicles 24:5 describes casting lots, which might imply randomness.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

Says God is no respecter of persons, whereas 1 Chronicles 24:5 seems to show God influencing the casting of lots, possibly favoring some.

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 1:17

States every good gift and perfect gift is from above and unchangeable; lots could be seen as changeable and arbitrary.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

For there is no respect of persons with God, contrasting with the idea of casting lots which may imply preferential treatment.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap, but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord, which contrasts with the method of distributing duties by chance.

Proverbs 16:33: The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could relate to fairness and equality. The verse involves organizing groups without showing favoritism between families, which might conflict with the idea of treating each individual or family according to their personal merits or needs rather than predefined roles. This structuring might seem inconsistent with principles of individual assessment and fairness.

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