Contradiction with Job 37:3
This verse describes the lightning as being under God's control, suggesting that God's involvement is more direct than the natural declaration of His glory as described in Psalms 97:4.
Job 37:3: He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth. [lightning: Heb. light] [ends: Heb. wings]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12
This verse refers to God being present in a "still small voice," which contrasts with the mighty display of power through lightning in Psalms 97:4.
1 Kings 19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:11
This verse speaks of God not being in the wind, earthquake, and fire, suggesting His presence is not always in powerful displays, whereas Psalms 97:4 indicates His presence through natural phenomena like lightning.
1 Kings 19:11: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; [but] the LORD [was] not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; [but] the LORD [was] not in the earthquake:
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency is that the verse refers to lightning as a global event causing widespread illumination and impact. Scientifically, lightning does not illuminate or affect the entire world at once, as it is a localized atmospheric event.