Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 87:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 87:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 87:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, all the singers and musicians will be there, and my happiness and joy come from God. Christians believe this means that God is the source of all good and happy things.

Psalms 87:7: As well the singers as the players on instruments [shall be there]: all my springs [are] in thee.

Contradiction with John 14:6

John 14:6 mentions that Jesus is the only way to the Father, suggesting a singular path, which contrasts with the inclusive imagery of different nations in Psalms 87:7.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with Acts 4:12

Acts 4:12 emphasizes that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus, which might contradict the idea of all nations flowing to Jerusalem as mentioned in Psalms 87:7.

Acts 4:12: Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:13-14

These verses describe a narrow path that leads to life with few finding it, contrasting with Psalms 87:7's imagery of universal joy and inclusion.

Matthew 7:13-14: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]

Contradiction with Psalm 147:19-20

These verses highlight that God's statutes and judgments were only revealed to Israel, contrasting with the inclusive vision in Psalms 87:7.

Psalm 147:19-20: He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. [his word: Heb. his words]
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