Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 122:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 122:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 122:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Psalms, the people of God come together to say thank you to God and remember all the good things He has done for them. It's like a big family gathering to show their love for God.

Psalms 122:4: Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:4

This verse suggests all things created by God are good and to be received with thanksgiving, in contrast to Psalms 122:4 which emphasizes specific appointed practices and worship.

1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes the unity and equality of all believers, which may contrast with Psalms 122:4's focus on the tribal groupings of Israel.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with John 4:21

This verse suggests that the specific location of worship is not important, contrasting with Psalms 122:4's focus on Jerusalem as a central place of worship.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

This verse advises against judging others based on religious festivals, new moons, or Sabbaths, which contrasts with the Psalms 122:4 emphasis on appointed pilgrimage and feasting.

Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13

Refers to the old covenant as obsolete, which can be seen as contradicting the Old Testament practices and tribal emphasis found in Psalms 122:4.

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.
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