Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 28:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 28:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 28:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, God picked you to build a special house for Him, so be brave and do it! God trusts you to get the job done.

1 Chronicles 28:10: Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do [it].

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:5

While 1 Chronicles 28:10 speaks about God's choice of Solomon to build the temple, Jeremiah 1:5 emphasizes that God's plans for individuals are established before their birth, suggesting that divine purpose is not limited to any specific task or construction alone.

Jeremiah 1:5: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. [ordained: Heb. gave]

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

1 Chronicles 28:10 highlights the importance of building a physical temple, whereas Acts 7:48 states that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, questioning the necessity of such earthly sanctuaries.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5-6

Jesus teaches that prayer and worship are personal and should be done in secret rather than emphasizing a physical temple's role, as proposed in 1 Chronicles 28:10.

Matthew 6:5-6: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with John 4:21-24

Contradicting the command to build a temple in 1 Chronicles 28:10, this passage teaches that true worship is not confined to a specific location but is instead conducted in spirit and truth, wherever the individual may be.

John 4:21-24: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Whereas 1 Chronicles 28:10 focuses on constructing a temple as a dwelling for God, these verses stress that believers themselves are God’s temple, moving the idea of God's habitation to a personal, internal level.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17: Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and [that] the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.