Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 97:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 97:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 97:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God is surrounded by clouds and darkness, which means He is mysterious and powerful. But He is also very fair and always does what is right, like a king who makes good decisions.

Psalms 97:2: Clouds and darkness [are] round about him: righteousness and judgment [are] the habitation of his throne. [habitation: or, establishment]

Contradiction with 1 John 1:5

This verse states that "God is light, and in him is no darkness at all," contradicting the notion of darkness being associated with God's presence.

1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16

This verse states God dwells in "unapproachable light," which contrasts with the idea of clouds and thick darkness surrounding Him.

1 Timothy 6:16: Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen.

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse describes God as the "Father of lights," with no "shadow of turning," which contradicts the imagery of darkness enveloping the divine presence.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
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