Psalms 48:3 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of the book, God is like a safe place or a strong castle where people can find protection and feel safe. It's like saying that God is always there to help and keep people safe when they need it.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:10

While Psalms 48:3 emphasizes God known in the palaces, Proverbs 18:10 notes that the name of the Lord itself is a refuge for everyone, suggesting a different aspect of refuge.

Proverbs 18:10: The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. [safe: Heb. set aloft]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:4

This verse warns not to trust in lying words, saying "The temple of the Lord." It contradicts the concept of God being bound to a specific place or palace mentioned in Psalms 48:3.

Jeremiah 7:4: Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, [are] these.

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

States that the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands, contradicting the idea of God being associated specifically with palaces.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus says that the hour comes when people shall neither worship the Father on this mountain nor in Jerusalem, suggesting worship and refuge in God isn't confined to specific locations as in Psalms 48:3.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1

The verse declares that heaven is God's throne and earth is His footstool, challenging the concept of God residing or being known in palaces as in Psalms 48:3.

Isaiah 66:1: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

Solomon questions whether God will indeed dwell on the earth in a temple, which contrasts with the assurance in Psalms 48:3 of God's presence known in palaces.