Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 102:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 102:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 102:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, this verse means that people should tell others about God in the city of Zion and sing happy songs to praise Him in Jerusalem. It’s like sharing good news and being thankful to God with everyone.

Psalms 102:21: To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;

Contradiction with Exodus 9:16

While Psalms 102:21 speaks of declaring the name of the Lord in Zion and praising Him, Exodus 9:16 mentions the Lord raising Pharaoh to show His power, implying a different purpose for declaring God's name among people.

Exodus 9:16: And in very deed for this [cause] have I raised thee up, for to shew [in] thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. [raised...: Heb. made thee stand]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Psalms 102:21 discusses declaring God's name publicly, while Matthew 6:1 warns against doing righteous deeds to be seen by men, suggesting privacy in spiritual acts.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

Psalms 102:21 emphasizes declaring and praising God, but Ecclesiastes 3:7 states there is a time to be silent, suggesting situations might arise where declarations are not fitting.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with Matthew 23:5

While Psalms 102:21 speaks of declaring God's name and praise, Matthew 23:5 criticizes people who do deeds to be noticed by others, contradicting public declarations done for show.

Matthew 23:5: But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, [phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law]

Contradiction with James 1:19

Psalms 102:21 emphasizes vocal praise and declaration, whereas James 1:19 advises being quick to listen but slow to speak, implying restraint.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:28

Psalms 102:21 encourages public declaration of God’s name, but 1 Corinthians 14:28 advises silence if there is no interpretation in a church gathering, suggesting restraint in public worship scenarios.

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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