Contradiction with Psalms 122:9
This verse supports the promotion of peace within Jerusalem and the sanctuaries, contrasting with the destruction mentioned in Psalms 74:8.
Psalms 122:9: Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:2
This verse speaks of the Lord's house being established, contrasting with the demolishment of places of worship in Psalms 74:8.
Isaiah 2:2: And it shall come to pass in the last days, [that] the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. [established: or, prepared]
Contradiction with Matthew 16:18
Jesus promises that the gates of hell shall not prevail against the church, contrasting with the destruction of holy places in Psalms 74:8.
Matthew 16:18: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [Peter: this name signifies a rock]
Contradiction with Isaiah 56:7
This verse highlights that God's house will be called a house of prayer for all nations, contradicting the burning of such places in Psalms 74:8.
Isaiah 56:7: Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices [shall be] accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.
Contradiction with Hebrews 3:6
This verse refers to Christ as a faithful son over his own house, indicating stability contrary to the devastation implied in Psalms 74:8.
Hebrews 3:6: But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 37:26-27
God promises to place His sanctuary among His people forever, which contrasts with the eradication of worship places in Psalms 74:8.
Ezekiel 37:26-27: Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for evermore.
Contradiction with Revelation 3:12
This verse speaks of making believers pillars in the temple of God, which opposes the destruction of sanctuaries in Psalms 74:8.
Revelation 3:12: Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, [which is] new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and [I will write upon him] my new name.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 9:3
God declares He has consecrated the house built for His name, indicating permanence contrary to the implied destruction in Psalms 74:8.
1 Kings 9:3: And the LORD said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.
Paradox #1
This verse might be seen as contradictory or conflicted because it reflects a call for the destruction of places of worship, which some might view as inconsistent with the broader message of peace and love in religious teachings. People may see tension between these sentiments and values promoted in other parts of the Bible.