Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Chronicles 5:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Chronicles 5:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Chronicles 5:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, when everyone sang and played music together to thank and praise God, a special cloud filled God's house, showing that God was there with them. This meant that God is very good and loves us forever.

2 Chronicles 5:13: It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers [were] as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up [their] voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, [saying], For [he is] good; for his mercy [endureth] for ever: that [then] the house was filled with a cloud, [even] the house of the LORD;

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:11-12

Contradicts the idea of God's presence being associated solely with loud and dramatic expressions, as God was in a "still small voice."

1 Kings 19:11-12: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; [but] the LORD [was] not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; [but] the LORD [was] not in the earthquake:

Contradiction with Amos 5:23

God desires justice and righteousness over songs, which contrasts with the focus on musical praise in 2 Chronicles 5:13.

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 Matthew 6:5-6

Advocates for private worship and prayer rather than public expressions, which contrasts with the public worship scene in 2 Chronicles 5:13.

Matthew 6:5-6: 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 Isaiah 1:11-15

Critiques outward religious ceremonies without genuine righteousness, whereas 2 Chronicles 5:13 depicts a grand ceremonial worship.

Isaiah 1:11-15: 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 1 Corinthians 14:28

Emphasizes orderly worship and silence if there is no interpretation, contrasting with the loud unified praise in 2 Chronicles 5:13.

1 Corinthians 14:28: But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
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