Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 8:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 8:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 8:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse is listing the names of some people who were part of a family or group long ago. It's like mentioning the names of some important team members in a story.

1 Chronicles 8:17: And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber,

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes that the Lord looks at the heart, while 1 Chronicles 8:17 is a genealogical record, focusing on lineage and external records.

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 Matthew 23:27

This verse describes hypocrisy as focusing on outward appearance rather than inward truth, contrasting with the detailed physical lineage in 1 Chronicles 8:17.

Matthew 23:27: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead [men's] bones, and of all uncleanness.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes equality and unity in Christ, contradicting the lineage distinctions made in 1 Chronicles 8:17.

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 James 2:1

This verse advises against showing favoritism, contradicting the focus on specific individuals and lineage in 1 Chronicles 8:17.

James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with Romans 2:29

This verse emphasizes being a Jew inwardly and spiritually, contrary to the physical genealogy given in 1 Chronicles 8:17.

Romans 2:29: But he [is] a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision [is that] of the heart, in the spirit, [and] not in the letter; whose praise [is] not of men, but of God.
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