Contradiction with Hebrews 1:7
This verse asserts that angels are spirit beings and reaffirms Psalms 104:4, aligning with its message rather than contradicting it.
Hebrews 1:7: And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. [And of: Gr. And unto]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:39-40
These verses explain different kinds of bodies and flesh, suggesting a distinction from spiritual beings as described in Psalms 104:4.
1 Corinthians 15:39-40: All flesh [is] not the same flesh: but [there is] one [kind of] flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, [and] another of birds.
Contradiction with Matthew 22:30
Suggests angels do not marry or reproduce, contrasting with human-like attributes or actions, showing a different kind of being than the functioning spirit described in Psalms 104:4.
Matthew 22:30: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:11-13
Illustrates God’s presence through a gentle whisper rather than powerful forces, potentially contradicting the associations of wind and fire as expressions of spiritual beings in Psalms 104:4.
1 Kings 19:11-13: 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 Hebrews 2:7
Mentions humans being made a little lower than angels, which could be seen as a contradiction to angels as elements like wind and fire in Psalms 104:4, suggesting a different hierarchy.
Hebrews 2:7: Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: [lower...: or, while inferior to]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction with Psalms 104:4 could arise when comparing it to Hebrews 1:7 in the New Testament. Both verses describe the role of angels and their relationship to natural elements like wind and fire, yet they might appear to portray them differently. Psalms 104:4 focuses on the power and role of natural elements as God's messengers, while Hebrews 1:7 emphasizes the transient and serving nature of angels. This variation can lead to differing interpretations of the nature and function of supernatural beings in God's creation.