Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 99:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 99:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 99:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God is the king who rules over everything, so people should feel awe and respect. God's power is so great that even the earth shakes.

Psalms 99:1: The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth [between] the cherubims; let the earth be moved. [be moved: Heb. stagger]

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse states God does not repent, which may seem to contradict the concept of God’s imminent and awe-inspiring presence implied in Psalms 99:1.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12

Describes God as a "still small voice," which may contrast with the imagery of God's reign causing the earth to tremble in Psalms 99:1.

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 Isaiah 45:15

Refers to God as one who hides Himself, which is at odds with the visible reign and presence described in Psalms 99:1.

Isaiah 45:15: Verily thou [art] a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:45

Indicates God makes the sun rise on the evil and good, contradicting the exclusive reverence suggested in Psalms 99:1.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

Speaks to the unsearchable judgments of God, contrasting with the evident kingship suggested in Psalms 99:1.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
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