Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 29:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 29:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 29:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse shows that King David worked very hard to get many special treasures to help build a beautiful house for God. He collected gold, silver, and many shiny and colorful stones so that everything could be made just right.

1 Chronicles 29:2: Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for [things to be made] of gold, and the silver for [things] of silver, and the brass for [things] of brass, the iron for [things] of iron, and wood for [things] of wood; onyx stones, and [stones] to be set, glistering stones, and of divers colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

These verses advise storing treasures in heaven, while 1 Chronicles 29:2 describes preparing lavish materials for an earthly temple.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1-4

This suggests giving in secret and not for public show, contrasting with the detailed public announcement of material contributions in 1 Chronicles 29:2.

Matthew 6:1-4: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Acts 7:48-49

These verses declare that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, which contrasts with the efforts described in 1 Chronicles 29:2 to build a grand temple.

Acts 7:48-49: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1-2

These verses state that God is concerned with personal humility rather than extravagant buildings, contrasting the focus on temple preparation in 1 Chronicles 29:2.

Isaiah 66:1-2: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11-12

These verses emphasize a heavenly sanctuary not built by human hands, which stands in contrast to the preparations for a physical temple in 1 Chronicles 29:2.

Hebrews 9:11-12: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
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