Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 139:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 139:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 139:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God knows everything we say even before we say it. God understands us completely and is always aware of our thoughts and words.

Psalms 139:4: For [there is] not a word in my tongue, [but], lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.

Contradiction with Genesis 11:5

Implies God needs to come down to see what humans are doing, suggesting He isn't inherently aware of all words before they are spoken.

Genesis 11:5: And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded.

Contradiction with Genesis 18:20-21

Suggests God goes to verify if the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is accurate, implying He doesn't already know all actions or words beforehand.

Genesis 18:20-21: And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

Depicts God changing His mind about an action, which implies a change in divine decision-making rather than foreknowledge of all words and actions.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:35

States God did not command nor did it come into His mind about certain abominations, suggesting things occur that are outside His initial consideration.

Jeremiah 32:35: And they built the high places of Baal, which [are] in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through [the fire] unto Molech; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind, that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:20-22

Shows a conversation where God seeks advice from spirits, indicating a lack of predetermined knowledge.

1 Kings 22:20-22: And the LORD said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramothgilead? And one said on this manner, and another said on that manner. [persuade: or, deceive]

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:3-4

Asks what more could have been done for a vineyard, implying limitation in foreknowledge of outcomes.

Isaiah 5:3-4: And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Judah, judge, I pray you, betwixt me and my vineyard.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 19:5

Describes acts God did not command nor come into His mind, indicating limits to foreknowledge of actions or words.

Jeremiah 19:5: They have built also the high places of Baal, to burn their sons with fire [for] burnt offerings unto Baal, which I commanded not, nor spake [it], neither came [it] into my mind:
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