Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 25:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 25:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 25:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, everyone, whether they were important or not, or a teacher or student, took turns in a fair way by using a method like rolling dice. This was done to make sure everyone had an equal chance to serve.

1 Chronicles 25:8: And they cast lots, ward against [ward], as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:33

Suggests that casting lots is determined by God, potentially contradicting the fairness implied in the division by lots in 1 Chronicles 25:8.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Implies God is not the author of confusion, contrasting with the seemingly random selection process of casting lots.

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 5:45

Suggests God's blessings and decisions are not based on chance, contrary to the use of lots in determining roles.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Contradiction with James 1:17

Indicates that good and perfect gifts are orderly from above, not by chance as reflected in casting lots.

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.
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