Contradiction with Psalms 78:18
Psalms 95:9 mentions how the Israelites tested God even after witnessing His deeds, whereas Psalms 78:18 describes how they tempted God by asking for food, highlighting disbelief despite their experiences.
Psalms 78:18: And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:16
Psalms 95:9 reflects on how the Israelites tested God, while Deuteronomy 6:16 explicitly instructs not to test God, providing a direct contradiction of action versus command.
Deuteronomy 6:16: Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted [him] in Massah.
Contradiction with Exodus 17:7
Psalms 95:9 speaks to the testing and provocation of God, similar to what is described in Exodus 17:7, creating a scenario of repeated disobedience rather than contradiction but highlighting consistency in behavior.
Exodus 17:7: And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the LORD, saying, Is the LORD among us, or not? [Massah: that is, Temptation] [Meribah: that is, Chiding, or, Strife]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in Psalms 95:9 could be seen as the tension between faith and doubt. The verse reflects on how ancestors tested and doubted, despite witnessing miracles. The conflict arises because individuals are encouraged to have unwavering faith, but human nature often involves questioning and seeking evidence. This creates a tension between belief without proof and the natural inclination to doubt or want assurance.