Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 116:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 116:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 116:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, God is very kind and does what is right; He is also full of love and forgiveness.

Psalms 116:5: Gracious [is] the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God [is] merciful.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:14

This verse presents God as a jealous God, which can seem contradicting to the gracious and righteous depiction in Psalms 116:5.

Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:

Contradiction with Numbers 31:17

This verse shows God commanding actions that may not align with the graciousness described in Psalms 116:5.

Numbers 31:17: Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him. [him: Heb. a male]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

Here, God creates evil, which can be seen as contradicting the mercy attributed to Him in Psalms 116:5.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

This verse reflects Jesus stating He brings a sword, not peace, contrasting the merciful nature in Psalms 116:5.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Revelation 19:15

This verse describes God's wrath and judgment, which could contradict the graciousness mentioned in Psalms 116:5.

Revelation 19:15: And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
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