Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 102:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 102:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 102:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, God will stand up and be kind to Zion because now is the right time to show her love and help. Christians believe this means God is ready to take care of and bless His people.

Psalms 102:13: Thou shalt arise, [and] have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

This verse states there is a time for every purpose, including favor, suggesting it might not always align with God's timing as implied in Psalms 102:13 which speaks of the set time to favor Zion.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:7-8

These verses convey that God may hide His face and be angry for a moment, which contrasts with the promise of favor in Psalms 102:13.

Isaiah 54:7-8: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32

They mention God casting off and afflicting, conflicting with the idea of an assured time for favor as in Psalms 102:13.

Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:14-15

These verses talk about God striking and offering no healing, which contradicts the favor and mercy implied in Psalms 102:13.

Jeremiah 30:14-15: All thy lovers have forgotten thee; they seek thee not; for I have wounded thee with the wound of an enemy, with the chastisement of a cruel one, for the multitude of thine iniquity; [because] thy sins were increased.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 21:14

This verse discusses God forsaking His inheritance, opposing the idea of special favor in Psalms 102:13.

2 Kings 21:14: And I will forsake the remnant of mine inheritance, and deliver them into the hand of their enemies; and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies;
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