Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 30:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 30:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 30:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Chronicles, the Israelites in Jerusalem were very happy as they celebrated a big special feast for seven days. The helpers in the temple, called Levites and priests, sang and played loud music each day to praise and thank God.

2 Chronicles 30:21: And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, [singing] with loud instruments unto the LORD. [present: Heb. found] [loud...: Heb. instruments of strength]

Contradiction with Amos 5:21

This verse states that God hates and despises religious feasts, which contradicts 2 Chronicles 30:21 where a feast is celebrated in joy.

Amos 5:21: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13-14

These verses express God's disdain for assemblies and appointed feasts, in contrast to the joyful feast described in 2 Chronicles 30:21.

Isaiah 1:13-14: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]

Contradiction with Mark 7:7

This verse criticizes worship based on human traditions, which could contrast the celebratory traditions mentioned in 2 Chronicles 30:21.

Mark 7:7: Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

This verse warns against public displays of piety, which could contradict the public celebration in 2 Chronicles 30:21.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

These verses suggest that festivals are obsolete shadows, conflicting with the joyous feast in 2 Chronicles 30:21.

Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
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