Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 46:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 46:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 46:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, this verse says God is with us and keeps us safe, like a parent who never leaves. If things get hard, God will help us quickly, just like when morning comes after a dark night.

Psalms 46:5: God [is] in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, [and that] right early. [and...: Heb. when the morning appeareth]

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

This verse implies that God is with believers always, whereas Psalms 46:5 suggests God is only in the midst of believers during certain situations.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

This verse states that iniquities separate people from God, potentially contradicting the assurance of God's presence as in Psalms 46:5.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 4:21

This verse describes the departure of God's glory due to Israel's sins, which contrasts with Psalms 46:5’s faith in God's unwavering presence.

1 Samuel 4:21: And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The glory is departed from Israel: because the ark of God was taken, and because of her father in law and her husband. [Ichabod: that is, Where is the glory? or, There is no glory]

Contradiction with Lamentations 1:16

Here, there's a sense of God's absence due to affliction and sin, contradicting the assurance of God’s constant presence in Psalms 46:5.

Lamentations 1:16: For these [things] I weep; mine eye, mine eye runneth down with water, because the comforter that should relieve my soul is far from me: my children are desolate, because the enemy prevailed. [relieve: Heb. bring back]
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