Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 133:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 133:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 133:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means that living together in peace is as wonderful as special oil poured on a person's head, making them feel very happy and blessed. Just like the nice oil flows down smoothly, when people get along, it spreads joy and goodness everywhere.

Psalms 133:2: [It is] like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, [even] Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:9

It suggests that living in harmony as mentioned in Psalms 133:2 can be difficult with contention, unlike the image of unity and pleasantness.

Proverbs 21:9: [It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. [a brawling...: Heb. a woman of contentions] [a wide...: Heb. an house of society]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus speaks of bringing division instead of peace, contrasting the harmonious anointing of brethren dwelling together in Psalms 133:2.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Highlights division and strife rather than unity and togetherness, opposing the ideal of Psalms 133:2.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Paradox #1

Psalms 133:2 talks about unity and harmony in a pleasant way using the imagery of anointing oil. A moral conflict could arise if someone interprets this as promoting excessive use of luxury and resources, while other messages in religious texts advocate for simplicity and caring for the less fortunate. This could create tension between valuing communal harmony and avoiding extravagance.

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