Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 103:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 103:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 103:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, God is very kind and forgiving, not getting angry easily and showing lots of love and mercy. This means God is patient and ready to help and forgive people when they make mistakes.

Psalms 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Exodus 34:7

Explains that God will "by no means clear the guilty," suggesting a lack of mercy contrary to Psalms 103:8's depiction of mercy.

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].

Contradiction with Nahum 1:2

Describes God as jealous and vengeful, which contradicts the merciful and slow to anger aspect of Psalms 103:8.

Nahum 1:2: God [is] jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and [is] furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth [wrath] for his enemies. [God...: or, The LORD is a jealous God, and a revenger, etc] [is furious: Heb. that hath fury]

Contradiction with Joshua 24:19

States that God is a jealous and unforgiving God, contrasting with the forgiving nature mentioned in Psalms 103:8.

Joshua 24:19: And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he [is] an holy God; he [is] a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins. [holy God: Heb. holy Gods]

Contradiction with Romans 11:22

Illustrates both the severity and goodness of God, highlighting the harsher side inconsistent with Psalms 103:8.

Romans 11:22: Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in [his] goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 9:8

Describes God's anger against the Israelites, conflicting with the slowness to anger mentioned in Psalms 103:8.

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

Paradox #1

Psalms 103:8 describes God as compassionate and forgiving. A contradiction or conflict could arise when considering other parts of the Bible where God is depicted as punishing or enacting harsh judgments. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of a consistently loving and merciful nature.

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