Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 29:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 29:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 29:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, this verse means that everyone should use what they have, like gold or silver, to help make special things for God. It also asks who is ready to give their work and effort to serve God today.

1 Chronicles 29:5: The gold for [things] of gold, and the silver for [things] of silver, and for all manner of work [to be made] by the hands of artificers. And who [then] is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the LORD? [consecrate his service: Heb. fill his hand]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

This verse warns against doing righteous acts to be seen by others, which contrasts with 1 Chronicles 29:5 where leaders are publicly encouraged to give offerings for the temple.

Matthew 6:1: 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 Matthew 6:3-4

Advises giving in secret so that the Father may reward you, differing from the collective call for public offering in 1 Chronicles 29:5.

Matthew 6:3-4: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Contradiction with Luke 18:11-14

Illustrates a parable where public display of righteousness is frowned upon, conflicting with the public call to offerings in 1 Chronicles 29:5.

Luke 18:11-14: The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

Suggests letting others praise you and not yourself, which contrasts with the implied public acknowledgment of gifts in 1 Chronicles 29:5.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
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