Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 106:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 106:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 106:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, the people did not like the special land God wanted to give them because they didn't trust what He promised. They didn't believe in what God said, so they missed out on the good things He wanted for them.

Psalms 106:24: Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: [the pleasant...: Heb. a land of desire]

Contradiction with Numbers 14:8

States that the Lord will bring the Israelites into the promised land because He delights in them, unlike Psalms 106:24 where they despise the pleasant land.

Numbers 14:8: If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.

Contradiction with Joshua 21:43

Describes the fulfillment of God giving the land to Israel, contrary to their disbelief in Psalms 106:24.

Joshua 21:43: And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:21

Encourages possessing the land without fear, differing from Psalms 106:24 where they did not believe.

Deuteronomy 1:21: Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up [and] possess [it], as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.

Contradiction with Genesis 12:7

God promises the land to Abram's descendants, but Psalms 106:24 shows a lack of faith in this promise.

Genesis 12:7: And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:8-9

Shows Abraham's faith in living in the promised land, in contrast to the unbelief mentioned in Psalms 106:24.

Hebrews 11:8-9: By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could arise from the idea that it depicts a lack of trust or faith in something that is generally seen as trustworthy. If people are expected to have faith in a divine promise or guidance, yet this verse shows a failure to believe, it presents a conflict between divine expectation and human doubt or disobedience.

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