Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 62:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 62:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 62:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God has told us that He is very powerful, and we can hear and trust this message again and again. This means God is the strongest and can do anything.

Psalms 62:11: God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power [belongeth] unto God. [power: or, strength]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

Suggests success does not always depend on God's power but on time and chance, contradicting the idea of power belonging solely to God.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

States that God will not lie or repent, contradicting the notion of God's exclusive ownership of power since God shares attributes with others.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with Matthew 28:18

Jesus claims all power is given to Him, suggesting distribution of power contrary to Psalms 62:11 where all power belongs to God.

Matthew 28:18: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:28

God grants mankind dominion over the earth, indicating shared power rather than exclusive divine ownership.

Genesis 1:28: And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. [moveth: Heb. creepeth]

Contradiction with John 19:11

Jesus says Pilate's power comes from above, presenting a hierarchical distribution of power rather than exclusive divine ownership.

John 19:11: Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power [at all] against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.

Paradox #1

Psalms 62:11 states that power belongs to God. A possible contradiction could arise if one compares this with situations where individuals or institutions appear to hold significant power and authority over others, sometimes leading to injustice or oppression. This might conflict with the idea that ultimate power rests solely with a benevolent and just deity.

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