Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 98:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 98:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 98:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, we should use music and singing to show our happiness and love to God. It's like when we sing a happy song to say thank you.

Psalms 98:5: Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:1

This verse attributes the singing to God's triumph over enemies, whereas Psalms 98:5 involves singing praises with instruments.

Exodus 15:1: Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

Contradiction with Amos 5:23

This verse expresses God's disdain for certain songs and music, potentially opposing the encouragement of instrumental music in Psalms 98:5.

Amos 5:23: Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.

Contradiction with Isaiah 24:8

This verse suggests the ceasing of music and mirth, which contrasts with the call to make a joyful noise with instruments in Psalms 98:5.

Isaiah 24:8: The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:34

This prophecy of silence contradicts the act of singing with instruments in Psalms 98:5.

Jeremiah 7:34: Then will I cause to cease from the cities of Judah, and from the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride: for the land shall be desolate.
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