Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 103:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 103:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 103:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God has taken away our bad actions so far away that it's like the distance between the east and the west, which never meet. This means God has completely forgiven us and doesn't remember our mistakes anymore.

Psalms 103:12: As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:1

This verse suggests that sins are permanently inscribed, contradicting the idea of sins being removed as far as the east is from the west.

Jeremiah 17:1: The sin of Judah [is] written with a pen of iron, [and] with the point of a diamond: [it is] graven upon the table of their heart, and upon the horns of your altars; [point: Heb. nail]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26-27

This passage implies that willful sin remains and expects judgment, contrasted with sins being taken away completely.

Hebrews 10:26-27: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

Contradiction with Numbers 32:23

This verse states that sin will find you out, opposing the idea of sins being forgotten or removed.

Numbers 32:23: But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

This passage lists sins that will prevent entry into the kingdom of God, suggesting they have lasting consequences unlike in Psalms 103:12.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10: Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

Contradiction with Exodus 34:7

It mentions God visiting iniquity onto future generations, implying sins are not entirely removed.

Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
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