Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 95:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 95:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 95:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, this verse teaches that we should show respect and love to God by singing to Him and bowing down, recognizing that He is the one who made us. It's like when you thank someone for making something special for you, but here, we are thanking and honoring God for creating us.

Psalms 95:6: O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

This verse emphasizes worshiping only the Lord God, which aligns with Psalms 95:6 but could contradict the aspect of physically bowing down, focusing more on spiritual worship.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13

This verse highlights honoring God with lips while the heart is far away, contrasting with the sincere worship encouraged in Psalms 95:6.

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 Matthew 6:5

This verse advises against praying like the hypocrites who seek attention, conflicting with the demonstrative act of bowing down in worship as mentioned in Psalms 95:6.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23

These verses show God's rejection of insincere worship practices, opposing the idea that bowing and rituals alone, as suggested in Psalms 95:6, are sufficient.

Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Colossians 2:18-23

This passage warns against self-imposed worship and harsh treatment of the body, which could contrast with the physical act of bowing in Psalms 95:6 as a means of worship.

Colossians 2:18-23: Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, [beguile...: or, judge against you] [in a...: Gr. being a voluntary in humility]

Contradiction with Acts 17:24-25

It argues that God does not dwell in temples made with hands nor is worshiped with men's hands, suggesting a spiritual form of worship contrary to the physical act suggested in Psalms 95:6.

Acts 17:24-25: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Contradiction with John 4:24

This verse focuses on worshiping God in spirit and truth, which might contrast with the physical emphasis of bowing down in worship as described in Psalms 95:6.

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