Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 136:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 136:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 136:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, God gave the people their land as a special gift because His kindness lasts forever. It shows how God takes care of His people and always loves them.

Psalms 136:21: And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy [endureth] for ever:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 9:5

This verse explains that it is not due to the Israelites' righteousness that they possess the land, contradicting the notion of a reward given in Psalms 136:21.

Deuteronomy 9:5: Not for thy righteousness, or for the uprightness of thine heart, dost thou go to possess their land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee, and that he may perform the word which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

These verses emphasize God's impartiality, challenging the idea of favoring one nation over others, as suggested in the context of giving land in Psalms 136:21.

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 Romans 2:11

This verse states there is no respect of persons with God, contradicting the suggestion of favoritism implied in Psalms 136:21.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth," which contradicts the notion of conquering lands through power as seen in Psalms 136:21.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with James 2:9

Favoritism is considered a sin, contrasting with the idea of God giving a specific nation land as a divine favoritism implied in Psalms 136:21.

James 2:9: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
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