Contradiction with Joshua 11:20
This verse describes how God hardened the hearts of Israel's enemies to be destroyed, contrasting with the emphasis on mercy in Psalms 136:22.
Joshua 11:20: For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts, that they should come against Israel in battle, that he might destroy them utterly, [and] that they might have no favour, but that he might destroy them, as the LORD commanded Moses.
Contradiction with Romans 9:13
States "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated," showing God's selective favor, while Psalms 136:22 highlights a bestowed heritage on Israel.
Romans 9:13: As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
Contradiction with Exodus 33:19
God declares He will be gracious and will show mercy on whom He chooses, opposing the unconditional mercy theme in Psalms 136:22.
Exodus 33:19: And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.
Contradiction with Malachi 1:2-3
Expresses God's preference for Jacob over Esau, contradicting the equal mercy theme in Psalms 136:22.
Malachi 1:2-3: I have loved you, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, Wherein hast thou loved us? [Was] not Esau Jacob's brother? saith the LORD: yet I loved Jacob,
Contradiction with Matthew 15:24
Jesus implies His mission is only to Israel, contrasting the inclusive mercy theme in Psalms 136:22.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in this verse could be the idea of favoritism or special treatment for one group over others. It might raise questions about fairness and equality, suggesting a potential inconsistency with the idea of a universally loving and just deity.