Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 74:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 74:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 74:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, this verse is asking God why He is not using His power to help when things are tough, and it pleads with Him to take action. It means they want God to come and help them with His strong hand.

Psalms 74:11: Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck [it] out of thy bosom.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:1

This verse states that "the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save," contradicting the implication in Psalms 74:11 that God has withdrawn His hand.

Isaiah 59:1: Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:7

Suggests that God is always near and ready to confer blessings, contradicting the plea for God to act in Psalms 74:11.

Deuteronomy 4:7: For what nation [is there so] great, who [hath] God [so] nigh unto them, as the LORD our God [is] in all [things that] we call upon him [for]?

Contradiction with Psalm 138:7

Asserts that God actively stretches forth His hand against adversaries, contrary to the perception of inaction in Psalms 74:11.

Psalm 138:7: Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Expresses God's continuing support and righteousness through His right hand, opposing the notion of withdrawal in Psalms 74:11.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

States that God will never leave nor forsake His people, in contrast to the feeling of absence or withdrawal in Psalms 74:11.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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