Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 103:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 103:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 103:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God doesn't stay angry forever or keep telling us we're wrong all the time. He forgives and loves us even when we make mistakes.

Psalms 103:9: He will not always chide: neither will he keep [his anger] for ever.

Contradiction with Nahum 1:2

This verse describes God as a jealous and avenging deity, indicating His wrath towards His enemies, which could be seen as contradictory to the idea that He will not always chide or remain angry in Psalms 103:9.

Nahum 1:2: God [is] jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and [is] furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth [wrath] for his enemies. [God...: or, The LORD is a jealous God, and a revenger, etc] [is furious: Heb. that hath fury]

Contradiction with Exodus 34:14

This verse emphasizes God's jealousy, implying a more continuous state of anger contrary to the message of forbearance in Psalms 103:9.

Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:

Contradiction with Numbers 32:13

God's anger lasts for forty years against the Israelites, suggesting a prolonged period of divine anger that contrasts with Psalms 103:9's assurance that God's anger won't last forever.

Numbers 32:13: And the LORD'S anger was kindled against Israel, and he made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the generation, that had done evil in the sight of the LORD, was consumed.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 29:28

Illustrates God's anger leading to the uprooting and destruction of Israelites, suggesting enduring anger inconsistent with Psalms 103:9.

Deuteronomy 29:28: And the LORD rooted them out of their land in anger, and in wrath, and in great indignation, and cast them into another land, as [it is] this day.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:4

Reflects God's wrath leading to captivity, suggesting long-lasting anger contrary to the temporary anger mentioned in Psalms 103:9.

Jeremiah 17:4: And thou, even thyself, shalt discontinue from thine heritage that I gave thee; and I will cause thee to serve thine enemies in the land which thou knowest not: for ye have kindled a fire in mine anger, [which] shall burn for ever. [thyself: Heb. in thyself]
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