Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, this verse shows that the writer is asking God to keep His promises strong and true for those who respect and love Him. It means that God will help and guide those who follow and respect Him.

Psalms 119:38: Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who [is devoted] to thy fear.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

This verse suggests that Jesus came to fulfill the law, implying a completion or transcendence of it, whereas Psalms 119:38 emphasizes confirming or establishing the word to the servant.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:4

This verse discusses falling from grace by seeking justification through the law, contradicting the importance placed on God's word in Psalms 119:38.

Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.

Contradiction with Romans 10:4

States that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness, which can be seen as contradicting the plea in Psalms 119:38 to establish God's word.

Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13

Refers to the old covenant as obsolete, conflicting with the idea in Psalms 119:38 of confirming God's word as valuable and ongoing.

Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:14

Speaks of the law being nailed to the cross, which contrasts with the sustenance and confirmation of God's word in Psalms 119:38.

Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
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