Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7
This verse states that God creates both peace and evil, which can contrast with the benevolent nature of God’s provision in Psalms 145:16.
Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:7
This suggests that God has hidden His face and left people to their own, contrary to the idea of God opening His hand to satisfy desires.
Isaiah 64:7: And [there is] none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, because of our iniquities. [consumed: Heb. melted] [because: Heb. by the hand]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8
This indicates that God does not hear prayers at times, opposing the idea of God fulfilling desires.
Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13
This verse describes God as unable to look upon iniquity, contrasting the idea of universally fulfilling desires.
Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]
Contradiction with James 4:3
This suggests that prayers are denied when asked amiss, contradicting the notion of fulfilling desires.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
Paradox #1
The verse suggests that a divine power provides for all living things, which can conflict with scientific understanding. Science explains the distribution of resources and survival through natural processes like ecosystems, food chains, and evolution, rather than divine intervention. This can lead to a perceived inconsistency between scientific explanations and the literal interpretation of this verse.
Paradox #2
Psalms 145:16 speaks about God providing for all living things, but some people find a contradiction when they observe suffering and lack in the world. They wonder why, if God provides for everyone, some people still face hunger and hardship. This raises questions about the consistency of this message with reality.