Contradiction with Psalm 121:4
This verse claims that God does not slumber or sleep, suggesting constant protection, which contradicts Psalm 78:61 that implies God allowed His strength to be diminished.
Psalm 121:4: Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse promises God's strengthening support, contrasting with Psalm 78:61 where strength is seemingly forsaken.
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
This verse states God will never leave nor forsake His people, contradicting the implication in Psalm 78:61 that He abandons His strength.
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.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
This verse encourages strength and courage, affirming God's presence, contradicting the loss of strength in Psalm 78:61.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:29
This promises God gives power to the faint, in contradiction to losing strength as described in Psalm 78:61.
Isaiah 40:29: He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
This verse commands strength and courage due to God's presence, opposing the notion of lost strength in Psalm 78:61.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse may be seen as God allowing harm or defeat to come upon His own people or possessions, which could seem contradictory to the idea of a protective and loving deity. This raises questions about why a loving God would allow His own people to suffer.