Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 98:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 98:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 98:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, we should sing a new song to God because He has done amazing things and has won a big victory with His great strength. It’s like saying thank you to a hero who has saved the day!

Psalms 98:1: [A Psalm.] O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:9

This verse suggests that there is nothing new under the sun, contradicting the idea of singing a "new song."

Ecclesiastes 1:9: The thing that hath been, it [is that] which shall be; and that which is done [is] that which shall be done: and [there is] no new [thing] under the sun.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

It highlights that God creates both peace and evil, which can contrast with the focus on only marvelous deeds in Psalm 98:1.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:38

This suggests that both woe and well-being come from God, presenting a more dual perspective compared to the victorious tone in Psalm 98:1.

Lamentations 3:38: Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?

Contradiction with James 1:17

Implies that every good and perfect gift is from above, referring to continuous gifts rather than one-time victories.

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.

Contradiction with Job 5:6-7

States that man is born unto trouble, potentially opposing the celebratory tone of victory in Psalm 98:1.

Job 5:6-7: Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground; [affliction: or, iniquity]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1

Questions why the wicked prosper, challenging the idea of a divine victory celebrated as in Psalm 98:1.

Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
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