Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 68:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 68:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 68:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means we should be happy and sing songs to God because He is powerful and rides on the skies. We should celebrate and feel joyful when we think about God.

Psalms 68:4: Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:3

Contradicts the notion of God being peaceful in His actions, as He is portrayed as a man of war.

Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

Presents God as the creator of evil, which contrasts with the joyous and praiseworthy depiction in Psalms 68:4.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus speaks of bringing a sword, contrary to the peaceful praise alluded to in Psalms 68:4.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 4:26

Describes God's fierce anger, conflicting with the joyful and positive tone in Psalms 68:4.

Jeremiah 4:26: I beheld, and, lo, the fruitful place [was] a wilderness, and all the cities thereof were broken down at the presence of the LORD, [and] by his fierce anger.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:38

Implies both good and bad proceed from God, opposing the purely positive portrayal in Psalms 68:4.

Lamentations 3:38: Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?
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