Psalms 89:27 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the Psalmist, this verse means that God will make Jesus very special, like a first and most important child, and more powerful and important than any king on earth. Christians believe this shows how Jesus is above everyone else and has a special place with God.

Contradiction with John 14:28

Psalms 89:27 refers to a figure being exalted above all, while John 14:28 describes the Father as greater than the Son, suggesting hierarchical order.

John 14:28: Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come [again] unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:6

Psalms 89:27 speaks of the preeminence of a particular figure, yet Philippians 2:6 emphasizes equality without striving for advantage.

Philippians 2:6: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:28

Psalms 89:27 indicates a singular supremacy, whereas 1 Corinthians 15:28 depicts the Son subjecting himself to God, implying a submission contrary to sole elevation.

1 Corinthians 15:28: And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.

Contradiction with Mark 10:18

Psalms 89:27 suggests a distinguished status, while Mark 10:18 notes that only God is truly good, implying a limitation on preeminence.

Mark 10:18: And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is], God.

Contradiction with Genesis 41:40

Psalms 89:27 positions the figure as the highest of kings, but Genesis 41:40 shows Joseph elevated to second to Pharaoh, indicating shared power.

Genesis 41:40: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou. [be ruled: Heb. be armed, or, kiss]

Contradiction with Colossians 1:15

Psalms 89:27 declares a firstborn status concerning rank, while Colossians 1:15 discusses Christ’s primacy in creation without direct equivalence to earthly kingship.

Colossians 1:15: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

Paradox #1

The verse describes a figure as God's "firstborn" and "most exalted," which might cause confusion because other parts of the Bible use similar language for different figures, like Jesus in the New Testament. This could lead to questions about who is being referred to as the "firstborn" and how these titles are consistently applied across different contexts in the Bible.