Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:140

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:140 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:140. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God's words are perfect and good, so people who follow God love them very much. This means that God's teachings are like shiny treasures that make people happy and safe.

Psalms 119:140: Thy word [is] very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. [pure: Heb. tried, or, refined]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:8

This verse suggests that the pen of the scribes is in vain, indicating that scripture can be manipulated or false, contradicting the purity mentioned in Psalms 119:140.

Jeremiah 8:8: How do ye say, We [are] wise, and the law of the LORD [is] with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he [it]; the pen of the scribes [is] in vain. [in vain made...: or, the false pen of the scribes worketh for falsehood]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:25

Here, God is said to have given statutes that were not good, conflicting with the notion of purity and perfection attributed to God's word in Psalms 119:140.

Ezekiel 20:25: Wherefore I gave them also statutes [that were] not good, and judgments whereby they should not live;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:18

This verse speaks to the endurance and unchangeable nature of the law, which may contradict the idea of its purity being questioned or needing refinement.

Matthew 5:18: For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Contradiction with Mark 7:13

Jesus mentions making the word of God of none effect through tradition, suggesting human influence can corrupt divine words, contradicting the pure essence emphasized in Psalms 119:140.

Mark 7:13: And when he had called all the people [unto him], he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one [of you], and understand:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:10

Refers to the law bringing a curse, which challenges the concept of the purity and inherent goodness of God's commandments highlighted in Psalms 119:140.

Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
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