Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 4:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 4:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 4:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, Jabez asked God to bless him, help him stay away from bad things, and be with him, and God gave Jabez what he asked for. This shows that God listens when people talk to Him and ask for help.

1 Chronicles 4:10: And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep [me] from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. [Oh...: Heb. If thou wilt, etc] [keep...: Heb. do me]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:24

This verse emphasizes not serving two masters, which contradicts the idea in 1 Chronicles 4:10 of asking for blessings that can be seen as worldly desires.

Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Contradiction with Luke 9:23

This verse calls for self-denial and taking up one's cross, contrasting the personal benefit request in 1 Chronicles 4:10.

Luke 9:23: And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

Contradiction with Job 1:21

The acceptance of both giving and taking by God contradicts the unilateral request for blessing and no harm in 1 Chronicles 4:10.

Job 1:21: And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.

Contradiction with James 4:3

This verse argues against asking with wrong motives for personal gain, which can be seen as contradictory to the prayer in 1 Chronicles 4:10.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
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