Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 78:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 78:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 78:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, the people kept doing bad things and made God upset while they were traveling in the desert. They didn’t listen to Him, even though He was taking care of them.

Psalms 78:17: And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilderness.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:2

This verse describes how the children of Israel have rebelled against God despite being nourished and brought up by Him, contradicting Psalms 78:17 which implies ongoing rebellion despite witnessing God’s works.

Isaiah 1:2: Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:9

Here, God calls the Israelites a stiff-necked people due to their rebellion, contrasting Psalms 78:17 which highlights God's continued assistance despite their provocations.

Exodus 32:9: And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it [is] a stiffnecked people:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:23

This verse points to a stubborn and rebellious heart, illustrating ongoing rebellion, whereas Psalms 78:17 shows ingratitude amidst receiving God's care.

Jeremiah 5:23: But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 9:26

It indicates that despite God’s kindness, the people rebelled and cast His law behind their backs, similar to Psalms 78:17 but it contrasts by showing their complete rejection of God's law.

Nehemiah 9:26: Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets which testified against them to turn them to thee, and they wrought great provocations.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:8

The Israelites' past rebellion included a refusal to abandon detestable practices, which parallels Psalms 78:17’s recounting of their rebellion but suggests an even deeper defiance against God.

Ezekiel 20:8: But they rebelled against me, and would not hearken unto me: they did not every man cast away the abominations of their eyes, neither did they forsake the idols of Egypt: then I said, I will pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.
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