Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 2:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 2:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 2:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, this verse means that some people want to be free from rules and do not want to follow God's way. They think they can be happy without God's help.

Psalms 2:3: Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse emphasizes obedience to governing authorities, which contrasts with the rebellion against authority suggested in Psalms 2:3.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13

This verse advocates submission to every human authority for the Lord's sake, a stance opposing the breaking of bonds mentioned in Psalms 2:3.

1 Peter 2:13: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Contradiction with Titus 3:1

Encourages submission to rulers and authorities, contradicting the desire to break free from their control as implied in Psalms 2:3.

Titus 3:1: Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:17

Advises obedience to spiritual leaders, contrasting the intention to reject authority in Psalms 2:3.

Hebrews 13:17: Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you. [have...: or, guide]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:2

Urges keeping the king's command, opposing the call to cast off restraints in Psalms 2:3.

Ecclesiastes 8:2: I [counsel thee] to keep the king's commandment, and [that] in regard of the oath of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:21

Encourages fear of the Lord and the king, which is at odds with the rebellious spirit of breaking bands seen in Psalms 2:3.

Proverbs 24:21: My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change: [them...: Heb. changers]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Calls for prayers for kings and authority figures, contrasting the rejection of their rule suggested in Psalms 2:3.

1 Timothy 2:1-2: I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, [and] giving of thanks, be made for all men; [exhort: or, desire]

Paradox #1

The verse mentions the desire to break free from control or rules, which could conflict with the idea of submission to divine authority. This may seem inconsistent with other teachings in the Bible that encourage obedience to God's will.

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