Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 147:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 147:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 147:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, God speaks and things happen quickly because His words are powerful and fast. It's like when you say something and it happens right away, that's how strong God's words are.

Psalms 147:15: He sendeth forth his commandment [upon] earth: his word runneth very swiftly.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:4

This verse suggests that the king's word holds ultimate power, contradicting the idea that God's command runs swiftly as highlighted in Psalms 147:15.

Ecclesiastes 8:4: Where the word of a king [is, there is] power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse states that the Lord is not slow concerning His promise, suggesting patience rather than the swift execution mentioned in Psalms 147:15.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses emphasize God's ways and thoughts being higher, which can suggest a process unlike the immediacy implied in Psalms 147:15.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8-10

These verses demonstrate God's willingness to change His mind, presenting a contrast to the unwavering execution of His command in Psalms 147:15.

Jeremiah 18:8-10: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:3

This verse speaks about the vision taking time to manifest, implying a delay not seen in the rapid dispatch of God's word as in Psalms 147:15.

Habakkuk 2:3: For the vision [is] yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:33

This verse suggests a reluctance in causing grief, contrasting with the idea of a swift command without delay implied in Psalms 147:15.

Lamentations 3:33: For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. [willingly: Heb. from his heart]
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