Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 132:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 132:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 132:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Psalms, King David is saying that he will not rest or sleep until he has made a special place for God. He wants to make sure God has a proper home before he thinks about his own comfort.

Psalms 132:3: Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

This verse emphasizes the practice of prayer in private, whereas Psalms 132:3 discusses making a vow regarding dwelling places in a more public context.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with Luke 9:58

Jesus mentions having no place to lay his head, contrasted with the determination to find a dwelling in Psalms 132:3.

Luke 9:58: And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay [his] head.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

This verse advises against boasting about future plans, while Psalms 132:3 involves making a specific vow about future actions.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Encourages saying "if the Lord wills" for plans, contrasting the certainty expressed in Psalms 132:3's vow.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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