Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 8:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 8:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 8:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse is like a family tree, listing the names of people who were part of Shashak's family. It helps us remember how important family connections were long ago.

1 Chronicles 8:25: And Iphedeiah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

1 Chronicles 8:25 states a lineage, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies, seemingly presenting moral focus over genealogical concerns.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

This implies not to answer a fool according to folly, whereas the genealogical type of listing in 1 Chronicles 8:25 may suggest different priorities.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with James 2:24

Emphasizes justification by works, whereas 1 Chronicles 8:25 in a genealogical context could imply heritage significance rather than actions.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

Suggests there is a time for every purpose, potentially contrasting with the timeless quality implied in a genealogical list like 1 Chronicles 8:25.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Philippians 3:7

Emphasizes counting past gains as loss for Christ, seemingly contrasting the pride or significance often tied to genealogical records as in 1 Chronicles 8:25.

Philippians 3:7: But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:9

Advises against calling earthly figures "father", which contradicts the genealogical emphasis on lineage and patriarchs in 1 Chronicles 8:25.

Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
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