Contradictions and Paradoxes in Romans 15:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Romans 15:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Romans 15:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Paul, everyone in the world, no matter who they are, should be happy and cheerful when they talk about God. He wants all the people everywhere to sing and say nice things about God.

Romans 15:11: And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.

Contradiction with Psalms 115:17

This verse says, "The dead praise not the Lord," which contradicts Romans 15:11 encouraging "all ye people" to praise the Lord, as it excludes the dead.

Psalms 115:17: The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:9

The verse warns against contending with the Maker, implying a lack of praise or questioning God contradicting Romans 15:11’s call for all to praise.

Isaiah 45:9: Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! [Let] the potsherd [strive] with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

Here, it states that God shuts out prayer, suggesting a situation where praise may seem futile, contradicting the exhortation for universal praise in Romans 15:11.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.

Contradiction with Job 21:14-15

This verse reflects a sentiment where people reject God and see no benefit in serving Him, opposing the universal praise directed in Romans 15:11.

Job 21:14-15: Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
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