Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:17
While Psalms 135:4 highlights God's favoritism towards Israel, this verse emphasizes that God does not show partiality and is impartial towards all nations.
Deuteronomy 10:17: For the LORD your God [is] God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:
Contradiction with Romans 2:11
This verse states that there is no respect of persons with God, which contradicts Psalms 135:4's suggestion of God choosing Israel uniquely.
Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
Peter acknowledges that God does not show favoritism but accepts people from every nation, contrasting with the exclusive selection of Israel mentioned in Psalms 135:4.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse indicates there is neither Jew nor Greek, suggesting equality among all people, which contrasts with Psalms 135:4’s selection of Israel as peculiar.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Revelation 7:9
This verse speaks of a great multitude from every nation standing before the throne, emphasizing inclusivity rather than the exclusive election mentioned in Psalms 135:4.
Revelation 7:9: After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
Paradox #1
This verse talks about God choosing a specific group of people as special or treasured. Some might see a contradiction with other biblical themes that emphasize God's love and salvation being available to all people, not just a chosen few. This tension might raise questions about fairness and inclusivity.
Paradox #2
The contradiction could arise from the idea of favoritism, where it might seem unfair or inconsistent for one group of people to be chosen over others. This could conflict with the belief that all people are equally valued.