Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 50:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 50:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 50:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means that God wants all the people who love and follow Him to come together. These are the people who have promised to be with God, showing this by doing special things like offering sacrifices.

Psalms 50:5: Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Emphasizes obedience over sacrifice.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

God desires mercy, not sacrifice; knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

Explains that it is not possible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8

Highlights the importance of doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God over offerings.

Micah 6:6-8: Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [of a...: Heb. sons of a year?]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Indicates God’s weariness of sacrifices relinquishing ceremonial acts in favor of righteousness.

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Paradox #1

Moral contradiction could arise in "Psalms 50:5" if one sees a conflict between the idea of gathering the faithful for a covenant based on sacrifice, while other parts of moral teachings might emphasize mercy, love, and compassion over ritual sacrifice. This can lead to a debate over whether true faith is shown through actions and ethical living, rather than through ceremonial rites.

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