Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 136:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 136:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 136:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, God defeated Og, the king of Bashan, because God's love and kindness last forever. This shows that God helps and protects His people always.

Psalms 136:20: And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy [endureth] for ever:

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Contradicts by promoting peace and the end of war, while Psalms 136:20 celebrates victory in battle.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Emphasizes being a peacemaker, contrary to the theme of conquest in Psalms 136:20.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages loving enemies, whereas Psalms 136:20 focuses on defeating them.

Matthew 5:44: 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 12:19

Advises against seeking personal vengeance, opposing the triumphant tone of vanquishing enemies in Psalms 136:20.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Describes wisdom as peaceable and gentle, contrasting the warrior victory depicted in Psalms 136:20.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
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