Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 18:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 18:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 18:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian understanding, this verse, often attributed to David, means that when people who do not know him hear about him, they will listen and do what he says. It's like when someone hears about a hero and decides to follow them because they are impressed.

Psalms 18:44: As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me. [As soon...: Heb. At the hearing of the ear] [submit...: or, yield feigned obedience] [strangers: Heb. sons of the stranger]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34-36

Contradicts the notion of peaceful submission, as these verses highlight division rather than submission to authority.

Matthew 10:34-36: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with James 4:7

Suggests submission only to God and resistance against other forces, conflicting with submission to any other authority mentioned in Psalms 18:44.

James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:11

Emphasizes the unity and equality in Christ, which could oppose the hierarchical submission present in Psalms 18:44.

Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.

Paradox #1

Psalms 18:44 may be seen as having a contradiction if someone interprets it as promoting dominance or conquest, which can conflict with teachings about love, humility, and peace in the Bible. Some could argue that focusing on overpowering others goes against the idea of loving your neighbor.

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