Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 2:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 2:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 2:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, God is saying that He has chosen and put a special king in a very important place called Zion. This means that God is taking care of everything and has someone special to lead His people.

Psalms 2:6: Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. [set: Heb. anointed] [upon...: Heb. upon Zion, the hill of my holiness]

Contradiction with John 18:36

This verse suggests a spiritual kingdom not of this world, whereas Psalms 2:6 refers to a physical king set by God on Zion.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Luke 17:21

This verse indicates the kingdom of God is within, contrasting with the external political reign implied in Psalms 2:6.

Luke 17:21: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. [within you: or, among you]

Contradiction with Romans 14:17

This verse denotes that the kingdom of God is about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, not centered on a physical location like Zion.

Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Contradiction with John 6:15

Jesus avoids earthly kingship, contrasting with the idea of God setting a ruler on Zion in Psalms 2:6.

John 6:15: When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
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