Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:11-12
These verses describe how God was not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, which contrasts with Psalms 97:5 where the presence of the Lord causes mountains to melt.
1 Kings 19:11-12: 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:
Contradiction with John 4:24
This verse emphasizes that God is a spirit, suggesting a spiritual presence rather than a physical effect like mountains melting as stated in Psalms 97:5.
John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27
This verse questions whether God can dwell on earth physically, suggesting a presence that wouldn't physically affect mountains as in Psalms 97:5.
1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
Contradiction with Exodus 33:20
This verse reveals that no man can see God and live, implying a less direct physical manifestation than melting mountains in Psalms 97:5.
Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:29
God is described as a consuming fire, which might contrast with the imagery of mountains melting, suggesting different natural phenomena influenced by God's presence.
Hebrews 12:29: For our God [is] a consuming fire.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:12
States that no man has seen God at any time, conflicting with the tangible impact on mountains described in Psalms 97:5.
1 John 4:12: No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.