Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 137:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 137:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 137:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, this verse means the people were very sad and couldn't sing happy songs, so they hung their musical instruments on the trees. They were away from their home and felt too upset to make music.

Psalms 137:2: We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:19

While Psalms 137:2 depicts a time of mourning and silence, Ephesians 5:19 encourages speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, promoting singing and expression.

Ephesians 5:19: Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Paradox #1

Psalms 137:2 mentions hanging harps on willow trees, which raises questions about historical accuracy. One issue is that willow trees were not commonly found in Babylon, where the verse is set, leading to doubts about the literal setting described. There might also be a symbolic meaning that could differ from a straightforward historical interpretation.

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