Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 132:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 132:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 132:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, this verse means that God is being asked to come and stay with His people, along with the special box that shows His power. People want God to be close to them and help them feel safe and strong.

Psalms 132:8: Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 6:41

Contradicts since it also calls for God's ark to arise to its resting place, similar to Psalms 132:8, showing consistency rather than contradiction.

2 Chronicles 6:41: Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:16

Suggests that the ark of the covenant will no longer be remembered or needed, contradicting the emphasis on the ark's significance in Psalms 132:8.

Jeremiah 3:16: And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith the LORD, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they remember it; neither shall they visit [it]; neither shall [that] be done any more. [come to mind: Heb. come upon the heart] [that...: or, it be magnified]

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:4-5

Describes the old covenant items including the ark in a context that suggests they are obsolete due to the new covenant, contradicting the reverence of the ark in Psalms 132:8.

Hebrews 9:4-5: Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein [was] the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;
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