Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 136:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 136:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 136:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author, the Psalmist, Christians understand this verse to mean that they should be thankful to God because He is the most important and powerful ruler. He will always be kind and loving, no matter what.

Psalms 136:3: O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:6

This verse states that there is no God besides the Lord, seemingly contradicting Psalms 136:3 which extends thanksgiving to the "Lord of lords," implying other 'lords' exist.

Isaiah 44:6: Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I [am] the first, and I [am] the last; and beside me [there is] no God.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:11

This verse questions who is like the Lord, suggesting uniqueness in power and existence, which may contrast with the idea of "lords" as mentioned in Psalms 136:3.

Exodus 15:11: Who [is] like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who [is] like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful [in] praises, doing wonders? [gods: or, mighty ones?]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:5

Declares there is one God and one mediator, implying sole divinity and mediation as opposed to the hierarchical structure hinted at by "Lord of lords" in Psalms 136:3.

1 Timothy 2:5: For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
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