Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 117:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 117:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 117:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Bible teachers, this verse means that everyone in the world should be happy and thankful to God. It's like when you feel so happy that you want to cheer and share it with others.

Psalms 117:1: O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

Contradiction with Genesis 32:28

Genesis depicts the chosen nation of Israel, while Psalms 117:1 includes a call for all nations.

Genesis 32:28: And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. [Israel: that is, A prince of God]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:6

Deuteronomy describes Israel as a special people above all others in contrast with the inclusivity in Psalms 117:1.

Deuteronomy 7:6: For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that [are] upon the face of the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Here, nations are depicted as being judged, unlike the collective praise mentioned in Psalms 117:1.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs his followers to avoid Gentile regions, contrasting with the universal call in Psalms 117:1.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus states He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, not aligning with the global call in Psalms 117:1.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

Peter acknowledges Jews cannot associate with Gentiles, conflicting with the inclusiveness in Psalms 117:1.

Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Contradiction with Romans 2:17-24

Emphasizes Jewish law and distinction, whereas Psalms 117:1 calls for all nations.

Romans 2:17-24: Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,

Contradiction with Revelation 15:4

Implies judgment on nations, differing from the invitation for all nations to praise in Psalms 117:1.

Revelation 15:4: Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for [thou] only [art] holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
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