Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 66:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 66:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 66:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, this verse means we should sing happily to show how much we love and respect God's name, making our songs beautiful and full of joy. We honor God when we sing about how great He is.

Psalms 66:2: Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

Suggests there is a time to refrain from singing as it mentions there is a time for mourning.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Contradiction with Amos 5:23

Implies that God may reject songs and praises if they're not offered with true justice and righteousness.

Amos 5:23: Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13-14

Indicates that God is displeased with offerings and assemblies when they are hypocritical, suggesting that song alone isn't pleasing.

Isaiah 1:13-14: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]

Contradiction with Haggai 2:14

Suggests that despite offerings, if people are defiled, what they present, including songs, are unacceptable.

Haggai 2:14: Then answered Haggai, and said, So [is] this people, and so [is] this nation before me, saith the LORD; and so [is] every work of their hands; and that which they offer there [is] unclean.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:8-9

Indicates that worship in vain is possible if done only with lips and not the heart, contrasting the call to sing praise.

Matthew 15:8-9: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.

Contradiction with Amos 6:5

Criticizes those who invent songs to indulge, implying such acts might not be reverent as called in Psalms.

Amos 6:5: That chant to the sound of the viol, [and] invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David; [chant: or, quaver]
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