Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 50:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 50:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 50:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God will come and not be quiet; there will be a big fire in front of Him, and it will be very stormy and wild around Him.

Psalms 50:3: Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him.

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse encourages being slow to speak and slow to wrath, which contradicts the imagery of a devouring fire associated with God's presence in Psalms 50:3.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12

Describes God's presence in a still, small voice, contrasting with the consuming fire and tempest in Psalms 50:3.

1 Kings 19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:11

Highlights God's absence in the strong wind, earthquake, and fire, differing from the stormy depiction in Psalms 50:3.

1 Kings 19:11: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; [but] the LORD [was] not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; [but] the LORD [was] not in the earthquake:

Contradiction with Matthew 11:29-30

Jesus offers rest and portrays Himself as gentle and humble, conflicting with the fierce depiction of God's approach in Psalms 50:3.

Matthew 11:29-30: Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
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