Contradiction with Exodus 32:27
This verse describes God commanding the Levites to slay their brothers, neighbors, and friends, which contradicts the notion of God's universal goodness to all.
Exodus 32:27: And he said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side, [and] go in and out from gate to gate throughout the camp, and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:16-17
Here, God commands the Israelites to completely destroy certain nations, contradicting the idea that His tender mercies are over all His works.
Deuteronomy 20:16-17: But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee [for] an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:
Contradiction with Joshua 6:21
This verse recounts the destruction of Jericho, with everything in the city being destroyed, contradicting the assertion of God's mercies towards all creations.
Joshua 6:21: And they utterly destroyed all that [was] in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:3
God instructs Saul to destroy the Amalekites completely, including women and children, contradicting the goodness and mercy extended to all.
1 Samuel 15:3: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7
God declares He creates evil, which contrasts with the statement of His universal goodness and mercy.
Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].
Contradiction with Ezekiel 9:6
God commands the killing of old, young, women, and children in Jerusalem, contradicting the claim that His mercies are over all His works.
Ezekiel 9:6: Slay utterly old [and] young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom [is] the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which [were] before the house. [utterly: Heb. to destruction]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 13:14
God says He will not pity, spare, or have mercy but destroy them, contradicting the claim of tender mercies over all His works.
Jeremiah 13:14: And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith the LORD: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them. [one...: Heb. a man against his brother] [but...: Heb. from destroying them]
Contradiction with Lamentations 2:21
This verse describes the killing of both young and old by God’s judgment, contradicting the all-encompassing goodness and mercy of God described in Psalms 145:9.
Lamentations 2:21: The young and the old lie on the ground in the streets: my virgins and my young men are fallen by the sword; thou hast slain [them] in the day of thine anger; thou hast killed, [and] not pitied.
Contradiction with Malachi 1:3
God's statement of loving Jacob but hating Esau shows partiality, contrasting with the universality of His goodness and mercy as depicted in Psalms 145:9.
Malachi 1:3: And I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his heritage waste for the dragons of the wilderness.
Contradiction with Romans 9:18
God has mercy on whom He decides, which contradicts the notion of His mercies being over all His works.
Romans 9:18: Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will [have mercy], and whom he will he hardeneth.
Paradox #1
Some people see a contradiction because the verse talks about God's goodness and love for all creation, but other parts of the Bible mention God's judgment or actions that don't seem loving to some. This can be confusing or seem inconsistent with the idea of God's love and goodness extending to everyone and everything.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction between this verse, which talks about God's goodness and mercy for all, and other parts of the Bible that mention God's judgment or punishment of certain people or groups. These seem like opposite ideas: showing mercy to everyone versus punishing some. However, many believe that both attributes are part of God's nature in different contexts.
Paradox #3
The verse suggests that all creatures receive goodness or kindness equally. The potential conflict arises when comparing this idea with the observable world, where not all creatures experience such kindness due to natural events, predation, or human actions, leading to suffering and inequality among living beings.
Paradox #4
Psalms 145:9 talks about God's goodness and compassion to all. The contradiction or inconsistency could arise when considering other parts of the Bible where God's actions seem harsh or punitive, such as in stories where entire populations are judged or punished. This can create a conflict for some readers between the idea of universal compassion and specific stories of judgment or punishment.