Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 47:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 47:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 47:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, God is the King of the whole world, so everyone should sing happy songs to Him with their hearts and minds. It means that we should understand why we are singing and really mean it when we praise God.

Psalms 47:7: For God [is] the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. [with: or, every one that hath]

Contradiction with Exodus 15:3

This verse describes the Lord as a man of war, contradicting Psalms 47:7 which highlights God as a king to be praised and sung about.

Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

This verse has Jesus saying he came not to send peace, but a sword, which contrasts with the portrayal of a God to be joyously praised as a king in Psalms 47:7.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Psalm 59:2

This verse speaks of God as a deliverer from enemies, suggesting a focus on conflict, which contradicts the unified and celebratory nature of God’s kingship in Psalms 47:7.

Psalm 59:2: Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23

These verses show God rejecting the songs and praises of people, contradicting the command to sing praises in Psalms 47:7.

Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

Here, God is described as creating evil, which contradicts the purely celebratory and positive view of God as a king in Psalms 47:7.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].
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