Contradiction with Exodus 13:3
This verse highlights the call to remember the day of deliverance, contradicting Psalms 106:7 where the forefathers forgot God's deeds.
Exodus 13:3: And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this [place]: there shall no leavened bread be eaten. [bondage: Heb. servants]
Contradiction with Exodus 14:31
This verse shows belief in the Lord after witnessing His works, contrasting with the disbelief and forgetfulness in Psalms 106:7.
Exodus 14:31: And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses. [work: Heb. hand]
Contradiction with Exodus 15:1
The Israelites sing praises acknowledging God's mighty acts, differing from the lack of remembrance seen in Psalms 106:7.
Exodus 15:1: Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:12
This verse warns not to forget the Lord who liberated them, contrasting with the forgetfulness mentioned in Psalms 106:7.
Deuteronomy 6:12: [Then] beware lest thou forget the LORD, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. [bondage: Heb. bondmen or, servants]
Contradiction with Joshua 4:24
This verse exemplifies acknowledgment of God's might for all to see, opposing the forgetfulness depicted in Psalms 106:7.
Joshua 4:24: That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it [is] mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever. [for ever: Heb. all days]
Contradiction with Judges 2:7
The people served the Lord all the days of Joshua, showing faithfulness rather than forgetfulness as seen in Psalms 106:7.
Judges 2:7: And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works of the LORD, that he did for Israel. [outlived: Heb. prolonged days after]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 7:12
Samuel sets up a stone called Ebenezer as a remembrance of God's help, contrary to the forgetfulness in Psalms 106:7.
1 Samuel 7:12: Then Samuel took a stone, and set [it] between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us. [Ebenezer: that is, The stone of help]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Psalms 106:7 could be seen in the idea that despite witnessing many miracles and receiving guidance, the people still chose to disobey and forget their teachings. This presents an inconsistency between their experiences and their actions, highlighting a conflict between knowing what is right and failing to act accordingly.