Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 50:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 50:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 50:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, God is speaking to His people, the Israelites, to remind them that He is their God and has something important to tell them. He wants them to listen carefully because He will share what they need to know.

Psalms 50:7: Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against thee: I [am] God, [even] thy God.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:39

This verse affirms God's unique divinity, while Psalms 50:7 already implies God's testimony to His authority, potentially contradicting the need for such a reminder if God’s singularity is universally accepted.

Deuteronomy 4:39: Know therefore this day, and consider [it] in thine heart, that the LORD he [is] God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: [there is] none else.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5

Similar to Psalms 50:7 asserting God's identity, this verse reiterates that there is no other God, which might be redundant if one sees Psalms 50:7 as solely sufficient.

Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:

Contradiction with Psalms 81:11-12

Suggests that people often reject God, hinting at disbelief or disobedience to His voice, which can contrast with Psalms 50:7 where God speaks directly to His people expecting acknowledgment and obedience.

Psalms 81:11-12: But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Commands exclusive worship to God, which could be interpreted as contradictory if Psalms 50:7 already establishes God's position without needing further directives.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:2

Addresses the rebellion of the people against God, contrasting Psalms 50:7 where God’s authority is clear and acknowledged.

Isaiah 1:2: Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.

Contradiction with Judges 21:25

Describes a time when there was no king and everyone did what was right in their own eyes, contradicting the expectation in Psalms 50:7 that God's people hear and heed His voice.

Judges 21:25: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:28

Speaks of a nation that does not obey God's voice, contrasting with Psalms 50:7 where God's declaration is expected to be heard and respected.

Jeremiah 7:28: But thou shalt say unto them, This [is] a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the LORD their God, nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth. [correction: or, instruction]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:14

Illustrates the stubbornness of Israel in contrast to the expectation in Psalms 50:7 of heedful attention to God’s voice.

2 Kings 17:14: Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the LORD their God.
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