Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 99:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 99:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 99:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse tells us to show great respect and love for God because He is very special and pure. We should worship Him and recognize His greatness.

Psalms 99:5: Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; [for] he [is] holy. [he is...: or, it is holy]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:30

This verse states that those who honor God will be honored, which may not directly contradict Psalms 99:5, but implies a reciprocity that contrasts with the act of solely exalting God’s holiness.

1 Samuel 2:30: Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed [that] thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:9

This verse teaches believers to pray, "Hallowed be thy name," focusing on reverence rather than exaltation at the physical "footstool."

Matthew 6:9: After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1

This verse describes heaven as God's throne and earth as His footstool, which could suggest a broader context for worship than just bowing at the tangible footstool.

Isaiah 66:1: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?

Contradiction with Romans 1:25

This verse warns against worshipping the creation rather than the Creator, contrasting the act of worshipping at a footstool, which is a part of creation.

Romans 1:25: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [more: or, rather]

Contradiction with Colossians 2:18

This warns against the worship of angels, showing that worship and exaltation should be carefully discerned beyond tangible symbols like a footstool.

Colossians 2:18: Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, [beguile...: or, judge against you] [in a...: Gr. being a voluntary in humility]
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