Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 150:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 150:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 150:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, this verse tells us to say "Hooray for God!" both in His special place like a church and up in the big, amazing sky. It reminds us that God is strong and mighty everywhere, so we should cheer for Him always.

Psalms 150:1: Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. [Praise ye...: Heb. Hallelujah]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5

These verses warn against making and worshiping idols or images, which could conflict with praising God in His sanctuary (a physical place) as urged in Psalms 150:1.

Exodus 20:4-5: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23

These passages suggest God does not delight in outward acts of worship and praise if justice and righteousness are not present, contrasting with the call for praise in the sanctuary in Psalms 150:1.

Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-15

In these verses, God expresses disdain for empty rituals and sacrifices, which could contradict the physical acts of praise mentioned in Psalms 150:1.

Isaiah 1:11-15: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]
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