Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 114:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 114:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 114:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, this verse means that the whole earth should feel amazed and respectful because God is so powerful and special. It's like when you feel shivers because something wonderful and big is happening.

Psalms 114:7: Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob;

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

This verse encourages being still and knowing God, implying a peaceful reverence, which contrasts with the earth trembling in fear at God's presence in Psalms 114:7.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12

God's presence in a gentle whisper contrasts with the trembling earth at His presence in Psalms 114:7.

1 Kings 19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:29

Describes God as a consuming fire, implying destruction, which contrasts with the life-giving and nurturing aspect present in the trembling earth of Psalms 114:7.

Hebrews 12:29: For our God [is] a consuming fire.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Promises peace from God, implying a calmness and tranquility that contrasts with the trembling earth in Psalms 114:7.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Calls for coming to God for rest, presenting a gentle and welcoming image, contrary to the fearful trembling depicted in Psalms 114:7.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:11

Describes God as a gentle shepherd, conflicting with the powerful and awe-inspiring image causing the earth to tremble in Psalms 114:7.

Isaiah 40:11: He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young. [that...: or, that give suck]

Contradiction with James 1:17

Presents God as unchanging and constant, in contrast to the trembling and chaos suggested in Psalms 114:7.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Speaks of God giving a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, instead of fear, clashing with the fear-induced trembling in Psalms 114:7.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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