Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 68:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 68:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 68:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, when people gather together, they should praise and say good things about God. He mentions that everyone, especially those from Israel, should join in thanking the Lord.

Psalms 68:26: Bless ye God in the congregations, [even] the Lord, from the fountain of Israel. [from...: or, ye that are of the fountain of Israel]

Contradiction with Psalms 23:4

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." - Contradicts by focusing on individual comfort from God rather than a corporate worship as in Psalms 68:26.

Psalms 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

"But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret" - Suggests individual prayer in private, contrasting with the public worship described in Psalms 68:26.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with John 4:24

"God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." - Emphasizes worship in spirit and truth over the physical gathering or procession lauded in Psalms 68:26.

John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13

"Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me" - Highlights the problem of insincere worship, contrasting with the sincere gathering of worshippers in Psalms 68:26.

Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

Contradiction with Amos 5:21

"I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies." - Expresses God's rejection of mere ritual gatherings, in contrast to the celebration and praise in assembly mentioned in Psalms 68:26.

Amos 5:21: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:25

"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is" - While this encourages gathering, it highlights the issue of some neglecting assembly, contrasting the ideal gathering of worshippers in Psalms 68:26.

Hebrews 10:25: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

"But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart." - Suggests God's focus on individual heart condition rather than collective external worship practices described in Psalms 68:26.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
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