Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 5:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 5:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 5:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the chronicler, this verse tells us a story about God's people winning a battle and taking many animals and people as captives. It shows how strong they were with God's help and how much they gained from the victory.

1 Chronicles 5:21: And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men an hundred thousand. [took...: Heb. led captive] [men: Heb. souls of men]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

This verse commands "Thou shalt not steal," which contradicts the seizing of livestock in 1 Chronicles 5:21.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises "resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also," contradicting the act of taking spoils of war.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

This verse states "Recompense to no man evil for evil," conflicting with taking goods from others as described in 1 Chronicles 5:21.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse says "Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you," which contradicts taking away goods from opponents.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

This verse advises "Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee," which contradicts taking plunder as a form of recompense.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse envisions a time when "nation shall not lift up sword against nation," contradicting the act of war and taking spoils in 1 Chronicles 5:21.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could arise from the perception of conflict between taking possessions in war and the teachings of peace and love for others found elsewhere in the Bible. On one hand, there are instances that portray taking spoils as acceptable during conflicts; on the other hand, teachings of compassion and turning the other cheek could be seen as inconsistent with the notion of taking from others. This can lead to differing interpretations and debates about the appropriate application of these principles.

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