Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 66:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 66:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 66:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God does amazing and powerful things for people to see, and sometimes these things are so big and strong that they can seem a little scary. He wants everyone to look and be amazed at what He can do.

Psalms 66:5: Come and see the works of God: [he is] terrible [in his] doing toward the children of men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses describe God’s ways and thoughts as higher than human ways, contradicting Psalm 66:5’s invitation to observe God’s works actively.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Job 11:7

This verse questions whether humans can understand the deep mysteries of God, conflicting with the notion that God’s works can be clearly seen.

Job 11:7: Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

It states that God’s judgments and ways are unsearchable, challenging the invitation in Psalm 66:5 to observe and comprehend God’s deeds.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17

The verse claims that no one can fully comprehend God’s work under the sun, contradicting the suggestion in Psalm 66:5 to actively see and know God's deeds.

Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].
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