Contradiction with Isaiah 42:7
This verse speaks of opening the blind eyes and bringing prisoners out of the darkness, suggesting liberation contrary to being bound in affliction and iron.
Isaiah 42:7: To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, [and] them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.
Contradiction with John 8:12
Jesus declares He is the light of the world, which implies deliverance from darkness, opposing the notion of dwelling in the darkness mentioned in Psalms 107:10.
John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:17
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom, contradicting the concept of being bound in affliction and iron as mentioned in Psalms 107:10.
2 Corinthians 3:17: Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord [is], there [is] liberty.
Contradiction with Romans 8:2
The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made us free from the law of sin and death, which clashes with the state of bondage in darkness and iron described in Psalms 107:10.
Romans 8:2: For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
Paradox #1
Psalms 107:10 talks about people sitting in darkness and being bound in affliction and iron. A possible contradiction or inconsistency might arise from differing interpretations of what specific historical events or conditions these words are referring to, as the text is poetic and metaphorical. Some might struggle to match this to a precise historical context or event. Additionally, different translations might offer slightly varied wordings, leading to diverse understandings.
Paradox #2
This verse might seem contradictory if you consider the idea that a just and loving God allows people to sit in darkness or be imprisoned due to their own rebellion or mistakes. Some might see a conflict between the concepts of mercy and punishment. This might raise questions about why people are suffering and whether they have ample opportunity for redemption or forgiveness.