Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 2:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 2:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 2:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, we should respect and listen to God because He is powerful, and being amazed by Him is a good thing. It's like being a little scared but also happy because God is so important and wonderful.

Psalms 2:11: Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse states that perfect love casts out fear, which contrasts with the idea of serving with fear as mentioned in Psalms 2:11.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Here it is mentioned that God has not given a spirit of fear, suggesting a divergence from serving with fear as mentioned in Psalms 2:11.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:16

Emphasizes living in love and God, without mentioning fear, which contrasts with serving with fear in Psalms 2:11.

1 John 4:16: And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

Paradox #1

Psalms 2:11 advises serving the Lord with fear and rejoicing with trembling. The contradiction or conflict could be that it seems difficult to feel both joy and fear at the same time. Fear usually makes people anxious, while joy brings happiness. Balancing both emotions might seem inconsistent or confusing.

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