Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 29:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 29:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 29:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God deserves all our praise and respect because He is so wonderful and holy. We should tell God how great He is and worship Him with joy and love.

Psalms 29:2: Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. [the glory...: Heb. the honour of his name] [in...: or, in his glorious sanctuary]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands worship exclusively for God, while Psalm 29:2 speaks generally about worship without specifying whom.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

This verse emphasizes that God will not share His glory with others, potentially clashing with the broader call to worship in Psalm 29:2.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Romans 1:25

This cautions against worshipping created things rather than the Creator, highlighting a potential contradiction if Psalm 29:2 is interpreted too broadly.

Romans 1:25: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [more: or, rather]

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

Jesus insists that only God should be worshipped, narrowing the focus implied in Psalm 29:2.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:18

Warns against angelic worship, which could contradict a broad interpretation of offering worship as suggested in Psalm 29:2.

Colossians 2:18: Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, [beguile...: or, judge against you] [in a...: Gr. being a voluntary in humility]
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