Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 4:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 4:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 4:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse tells about important leaders in their families whose families grew very big. It shows how God blessed their families and helped them become stronger and larger.

1 Chronicles 4:38: These mentioned by [their] names [were] princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly. [mentioned: Heb. coming]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Suggests God looks at the heart, contrasting with the emphasis on genealogy and lineage in 1 Chronicles 4:38.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Emphasizes equality in Christ, contradicting the distinctions of familial lines in 1 Chronicles.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 3:9

Criticizes reliance on ancestry, whereas 1 Chronicles 4:38 highlights ancestral lineage.

Matthew 3:9: And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to [our] father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

Contradiction with Romans 2:28-29

Focuses on inward faith rather than physical lineage, contrasting with 1 Chronicles 4:38’s genealogical focus.

Romans 2:28-29: For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither [is that] circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:

Contradiction with Philippians 3:8

Paul considers lineage worthless compared to knowing Christ, differing from the value of genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4:38.

Philippians 3:8: Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ,
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