Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 135:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 135:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 135:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, this verse tells us that God showed amazing signs and wonders in Egypt to teach Pharaoh and his helpers a lesson. God did this to show His power and to help His people.

Psalms 135:9: [Who] sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your own understanding, contrasting with the focus on God's acts of wonders and judgments in Psalms 135:9, which may imply comprehending or analyzing God's actions.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses declare that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human thoughts and ways, whereas Psalms 135:9 recounts specific acts performed by God, potentially implying understanding of His purposes.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse highlights God's love for the world through giving His only Son, emphasizing love and salvation rather than the signs and wonders showcased in Egypt referred to in Psalms 135:9.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44-45

These verses advise loving your enemies and show that God sends rain on the just and unjust alike, contrasting the targeted judgments against Egyptians mentioned in Psalms 135:9.

Matthew 5:44-45: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 2:4

This verse emphasizes God's kindness, forbearance, and patience leading towards repentance, which contrasts with the recounting of plagues and judgments in Egypt as seen in Psalms 135:9.

Romans 2:4: Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

Paradox #1

The verse describes miraculous signs and wonders. Scientific contradiction may arise because these events are supernatural and cannot be explained by natural laws or scientific understanding. However, such descriptions are typically viewed as metaphorical or symbolic in religious contexts.

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