1 Chronicles 25:2 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us about some special boys named Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah who were part of a musical group led by a man named Asaph. They played music and sang songs for God, following the instructions given by the king.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:19

This verse emphasizes speaking to one another with psalms and hymns, which is more about community edification, contrasting with the focus on prophecy and directing worship by individuals as emphasized in 1 Chronicles 25:2.

Ephesians 5:19: Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:26

Here, everyone contributes a hymn, a revelation, a tongue, contrasting with 1 Chronicles 25:2 where specific individuals are appointed for prophesying.

1 Corinthians 14:26: How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states God is not a God of confusion but of peace, contrasting with 1 Chronicles 25:2 which can imply organized structure but might be seen as top-down control.

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 Matthew 6:7

Warns against vain repetitions in prayers or worship, which can contradict the organized and repeated praised prophecy implied in 1 Chronicles 25:2.

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 John 4:24

This verse advocates worshiping in spirit and truth which is more personal and subjective, potentially contrasting with the structured and appointed form of worship in 1 Chronicles 25:2.

John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:16

Suggests that teachings and admonishing should be done by everyone with wisdom through psalms and hymns, rather than just the assigned individuals as per 1 Chronicles 25:2.