Contradiction with Amos 5:23
This verse calls for the cessation of music in worship, which contradicts 2 Chronicles 29:25 where music is part of the worship ceremony.
Amos 5:23: Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
This verse states obedience is better than sacrifice, implying the ritualistic worship in 2 Chronicles 29:25 with music and offerings might not be as important as listening to God.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-13
These verses criticize the offerings and ceremonies, suggesting they are not pleasing to God, in contradiction to the structured worship outlined in 2 Chronicles 29:25.
Isaiah 1:11-13: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:22-23
These verses imply God did not command sacrifices and burnt offerings when bringing the Israelites out of Egypt, contrasting the detailed instructions for worship in 2 Chronicles 29:25.
Jeremiah 7:22-23: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
This verse emphasizes mercy and knowledge of God over burnt offerings, which contrasts with the ritual focus in 2 Chronicles 29:25.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17
These verses express that God does not delight in sacrifice and burnt offerings but prefers a contrite heart, conflicting with the detailed sacrificial worship in 2 Chronicles 29:25.
Psalm 51:16-17: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction with 2 Chronicles 29:25 is that it mentions instructions given by prophets like Nathan and Gad regarding the use of musical instruments in temple worship. However, other parts of the Bible, like in the earlier books of Samuel or Kings, do not seem to report these specific instructions, leading to some inconsistency in the historical account of how temple worship practices were established.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in this verse could stem from the use of music and instruments in religious ceremonies. While some parts of the Bible emphasize simplicity and warn against elaborate rituals, this verse endorses the use of musical instruments as instructed by prophets. This might seem inconsistent with the call for humility and simplicity in worship elsewhere.