Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 134:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 134:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 134:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God, who made everything in the sky and on the earth, will send you good things and take care of you from a special place called Zion.

Psalms 134:3: The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 15:2

This verse suggests that the Lord is only with you when you are with Him, whereas Psalm 134:3 implies God blesses from Zion indiscriminately.

2 Chronicles 15:2: And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD [is] with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you. [to meet...: Heb. before Asa]

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

This verse mentions that sins separate people from God, which could contradict the universal blessing suggested in Psalm 134:3.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with Psalm 5:5

Here, the verse notes that God does not take pleasure in wickedness and "the foolish shall not stand in thy sight," suggesting conditions to receiving God's blessings.

Psalm 5:5: The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. [in...: Heb. before thine eyes]

Contradiction with James 4:8

This verse states that one must draw near to God first to receive blessings, while Psalm 134:3 speaks of the Lord’s blessing generally.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29

Indicates that God is far from the wicked, juxtaposing the blessing from Zion for all in Psalm 134:3.

Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
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