Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 103:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 103:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 103:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God's love for those who respect Him is like a father's love for his children. God cares for and understands them with a gentle heart.

Psalms 103:13: Like as a father pitieth [his] children, [so] the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:5

Describes God as a jealous God who punishes children for the sins of their parents, which contrasts with the compassionate image in Psalms 103:13.

Exodus 20:5: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me;

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:7

Describes God's anger leading to the immediate death of Uzzah for touching the Ark, contrasting the compassionate father imagery in Psalms 103:13.

2 Samuel 6:7: And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for [his] error; and there he died by the ark of God. [error: or, rashness]

Contradiction with Numbers 16:32-33

Shows God causing the ground to swallow rebellious Korah and his followers, which contrasts with the merciful nature described in Psalms 103:13.

Numbers 16:32-33: And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that [appertained] unto Korah, and all [their] goods.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 9:8

Describes God as angry enough with the Israelites to destroy them, differing from the fatherly compassion shown in Psalms 103:13.

Deuteronomy 9:8: Also in Horeb ye provoked the LORD to wrath, so that the LORD was angry with you to have destroyed you.

Contradiction with Isaiah 63:10

Says that God turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them because they rebelled, contrasting with the compassion of a father's pity in Psalms 103:13.

Isaiah 63:10: But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, [and] he fought against them.

Paradox #1

This verse talks about God's compassion towards those who respect and follow Him. A possible contradiction or conflict could arise when considering situations where people, despite being good and kind-hearted, suffer or face hardships. It might seem inconsistent with the idea of a loving and compassionate divine care for everyone. This can create a challenge in understanding why some people experience suffering despite their faith or moral goodness.

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