Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:23-24
These verses emphasize God's omnipresence, aligning with Psalms 139:7 rather than contradicting it.
Jeremiah 23:23-24: [Am] I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off?
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 6:18
Acknowledges God's presence throughout heaven and earth, which supports the idea in Psalms 139:7.
2 Chronicles 6:18: But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!
Paradox #1
Psalms 139:7 is often interpreted to mean that God is omnipresent, meaning He is present everywhere at all times. The potential contradiction or inconsistency arises when this belief is compared with instances in the Bible where God is described as appearing or acting in specific locations, as if His presence is localized. Some people might find it difficult to reconcile the idea of an all-present God with stories where God's presence is described in a specific place or moment, like appearing to Moses in the burning bush or residing in the Holy of Holies in the temple. This can raise questions about how God's omnipresence is understood in relation to these specific narratives.