Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands the worship of no other gods, which contradicts the idea of serving idols mentioned in Psalms 106:36.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
God declares that He will not give His glory to idols, opposing the practice of serving idols as stated in Psalms 106:36.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:14
This verse instructs believers to flee from idolatry, which contradicts the act of serving idols highlighted in Psalms 106:36.
1 Corinthians 10:14: Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
It warns against following other gods, which contradicts going after idols as mentioned in Psalms 106:36.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
Jesus teaches that one cannot serve two masters, which contradicts serving idols as indicated in Psalms 106:36.
Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Contradiction with Joshua 24:14
It urges worshiping God sincerely and putting away other gods, contradicting the allegiance to idols mentioned in Psalms 106:36.
Joshua 24:14: Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.
Paradox #1
This verse addresses the worship of idols, stating that it can become a trap. The potential theological inconsistency arises when considering other parts of the Bible where God allows His people to make certain images, like the cherubim on the Ark of the Covenant. The conflict can be around understanding when an image is considered an idol and when it is not, given that idol worship is condemned but some images were commanded or allowed by God for worship purposes.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could arise from the fact that it highlights idol worship, which is viewed as a significant wrongdoing in the Bible. This might seem inconsistent with some biblical stories where people or objects are revered or honored in a way that appears similar to idol worship. This can be confusing as the distinction between respect for sacred objects and idol worship is not always clear.