Contradiction with Ephesians 5:19
This verse encourages speaking to one another in psalms and hymns, implying a potential limit on originality in song compared to new songs.
Ephesians 5:19: Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:26
This verse emphasizes orderly worship and edification, which could be seen as conflicting with the spontaneous nature of a new song.
1 Corinthians 14:26: How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:16
It suggests teaching and admonishing through existing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, which might contrast with the idea of creating something new.
Colossians 3:16: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:9
States that there is nothing new under the sun, suggesting that creating a new song might not be truly possible.
Ecclesiastes 1:9: The thing that hath been, it [is that] which shall be; and that which is done [is] that which shall be done: and [there is] no new [thing] under the sun.
Contradiction with Exodus 15:1
Describes Moses and the children of Israel singing a specific song of triumph, encouraging repetition in moments of communal worship rather than innovation.
Exodus 15:1: Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.