Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse advocates for loving enemies and praying for those who persecute you, contrasting with the concept of executing judgment among the heathen found in Psalms 110:6.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse teaches not to take personal revenge but to leave room for God's wrath, which contradicts the active involvement in executing judgment suggested in Psalms 110:6.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11
Here, God expresses that He takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, which contradicts the act of "filling places with dead bodies" in Psalms 110:6.
Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Contradiction with John 3:17
This verse states that God sent His Son not to condemn the world but to save it, which contrasts with the judgment and destruction in Psalms 110:6.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse emphasizes God's patience, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance, which contradicts the theme of judgment in Psalms 110:6.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Paradox #1
Psalms 110:6 describes a scene of judgment and defeating enemies, which some might see as conflicting with the New Testament teachings of love, forgiveness, and turning the other cheek, as emphasized by Jesus. This contrast between Old Testament justice and New Testament grace can be seen as a theological inconsistency.
Paradox #2
Psalms 110:6 discusses a theme of divine judgment over nations, which involves language about widespread destruction. The scientific inconsistency here could be in the depiction of large-scale, immediate judgments affecting entire regions, which contrasts with our scientific understanding of how natural events usually occur and impact human societies over time. This passage's depiction of judgment might not align with scientific methods of understanding cause and effect in natural disasters or sociopolitical events.
Paradox #3
This verse talks about judgment and punishment, which could conflict with the broader messages of love, mercy, and forgiveness found in other parts of the Bible. The contradiction arises when trying to reconcile the idea of a loving and forgiving God with the depiction of a vengeful or judging God.