Contradiction with Hebrews 1:8
Explains that the throne of God is eternal, aligning with Psalms 45:6, but can be seen as contradicting if interpreted as referring solely to a human king.
Hebrews 1:8: But unto the Son [he saith], Thy throne, O God, [is] for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness [is] the sceptre of thy kingdom. [righteousness: Gr. rightness, or, straightness]
Contradiction with Isaiah 46:9
Contradicts as it emphasizes the uniqueness of God, which may conflict with the idea of attributing divine labels to a human king as suggested in Psalms 45:6.
Isaiah 46:9: Remember the former things of old: for I [am] God, and [there is] none else; [I am] God, and [there is] none like me,
Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
Contradicts by emphasizing that no other being should be considered divine or have a throne like God's, which could conflict with interpretations of Psalms 45:6 where a king is referred to in divine terms.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:11
Contradicts by suggesting that God can remove kings, which may conflict with the eternal and divine-like qualities attributed to the king's throne in Psalms 45:6.
Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 21:26-27
Contradicts by indicating a removal of the throne until the rightful one comes, whereas Psalms 45:6 speaks of an everlasting throne.
Ezekiel 21:26-27: Thus saith the Lord GOD; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown: this [shall] not [be] the same: exalt [him that is] low, and abase [him that is] high.
Paradox #1
Some people find a contradiction in this verse because it refers to a human king in terms often reserved for God, which can be seen as conflicting with the belief in the uniqueness of God's divinity. This raises questions about how divine and human roles are expressed in scripture.
Paradox #2
The doctrinal conflict could come from the interpretation of the verse suggesting a divine status, which some might struggle to reconcile with strict monotheism in certain religious interpretations that emphasize a singular, indivisible God. This might lead to debates about the nature of divinity or the identity being referenced in the verse, potentially conflicting with different theological understandings of God and divine authority.
Paradox #3
Psalms 45:6 is sometimes debated because it refers to the king's throne as divine, which some interpret as suggesting the king has a divine status. This can be seen as inconsistent with the overall biblical view that only God is truly divine. Some translations interpret this as referring to a divine endorsement of the king's rule rather than the king being divine himself.
Paradox #4
Psalms 45:6 talks about God's eternal throne and righteous rule, which some interpret as affirming God's unchanging nature and justice. A contradiction might arise when people question why, if God is righteous and just, there exists suffering and injustice in the world. This leads to the question of how a righteous ruler allows such conditions. Such a conflict is largely philosophical and theological, revolving around the problem of evil and the nature of divine justice.