Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 132:2

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According to David, this verse talks about a promise he made to God. He vowed to do something very important because he loves and trusts God.

Psalms 132:2: How he sware unto the LORD, [and] vowed unto the mighty [God] of Jacob;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:34-37

This passage speaks about not swearing at all and letting your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No,' which contrasts with making oaths or vows.

Matthew 5:34-37: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:4-5

Advises not to delay in fulfilling a vow, emphasizing the seriousness and consequences, which contrasts with the celebratory nature of David's vow in Psalms.

Ecclesiastes 5:4-5: When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for [he hath] no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.

Contradiction with James 5:12

Advises believers not to swear oaths, similar to Matthew 5, which differs from the tradition of making vows as seen in Psalms.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Contradiction with Numbers 30:2

Emphasizes fulfilling vows made to the Lord, yet shows the rigidity and seriousness of vows, differing from the context in which the oath is celebrated in Psalms.

Numbers 30:2: If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth. [break: Heb. profane]
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