Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 31:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 31:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 31:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse means that everyone who worked in God's house, even little boys starting from three years old, got their share of food or gifts for doing their jobs every day. It shows that everyone had an important role to play and was taken care of.

2 Chronicles 31:16: Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, [even] unto every one that entereth into the house of the LORD, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses;

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:8

This verse emphasizes the responsibility of providing for one's own family, which can contrast with 2 Chronicles 31:16, where provisions are distributed among all who enter the temple for service, suggesting a communal provision system.

1 Timothy 5:8: But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. [house: or, kindred]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1-4

These verses suggest giving in secret without seeking reward, whereas 2 Chronicles 31:16 describes a public distribution of provisions.

Matthew 6:1-4: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Acts 5:3-4

These verses highlight the individual accountability and handling of possessions, contrasting with the communal oversight and distribution of resources seen in 2 Chronicles 31:16.

Acts 5:3-4: But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back [part] of the price of the land? [to lie to: or, to deceive]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:15-17

These verses talk about taking a tenth of grain and produce as taxes, which contrasts with the voluntary donations and offerings managed in 2 Chronicles 31:16.

1 Samuel 8:15-17: And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants. [officers: Heb. eunuchs]
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