Contradiction with Exodus 34:14
This verse states that God is a jealous God, and His name is Jealous, which can contradict the idea of taking refuge and finding blessing in Him as described in Psalms 2:12 because jealousy may imply possessiveness rather than welcoming refuge.
Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
This verse emphasizes that God does not share His glory with anyone else, potentially contradicting Psalms 2:12 as it refers to showing reverence through a kiss, which is an act usually involving shared awareness or participation.
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 Jeremiah 17:5
This verse pronounces a curse on those who trust in man, which could contradict the directive to take refuge in the Son in Psalms 2:12, as it might be interpreted as trusting in a human or seen manifestation.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
This verse records Jesus’ words about bringing a sword rather than peace, which contradicts the notion of taking refuge in and finding peace through the Son as implied in Psalms 2:12.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Matthew 27:46
Here, Jesus expresses a sense of abandonment by God, which might contradict the view of finding blessing through close allegiance, as suggested in Psalms 2:12, where close association with the Son leads to blessing.
Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Contradiction with John 14:9
Jesus’ statement that seeing Him is seeing the Father could contradict the distinct mention of "the Son" in Psalms 2:12, leading to interpretations of hierarchical differences instead of embodiment.
John 14:9: Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou [then], Shew us the Father?
Contradiction with James 4:4
This verse claims that friendship with the world is enmity with God, which can contradict the call to find blessing by refuge in the Son from Psalms 2:12 if understood to align with worldly or physical manifestations.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Paradox #1
The verse can be seen as inconsistent when considering the broader biblical message if one interprets it as promoting fear-based submission rather than loving relationship with God. Some may see a tension between this message and the emphasis on love and compassion in other parts of the Bible, especially in the New Testament. Others might view it as conflicting with the notion of free will versus divine demand for obedience.
Paradox #2
Psalms 2:12 could potentially be seen as conflicting with verses about free will or the unconditional nature of God's love. Some interpretations might suggest that it requires a specific action or attitude to receive blessing, which could be viewed as inconsistent with the idea that God's love and grace are freely given without prerequisites.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict could be seen in the encouragement to show reverence to a figure to avoid consequences, which may raise questions about the sincerity of one's actions if motivated by fear rather than genuine respect or love. This can be seen as conflicting with the idea that moral actions should be driven by inner conviction rather than external compulsion.