Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 21:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 21:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 21:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God will take care of bad people by getting very angry and making them disappear like putting things in a hot oven. It's a way of saying that God is very powerful and looks after good people by stopping the bad ones.

Psalms 21:9: Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

Ezekiel 33:11 expresses God’s desire for the wicked to repent and live, which contrasts with Psalms 21:9 that speaks of God consuming His enemies with fire.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts Psalms 21:9 that describes the destruction of enemies.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

2 Peter 3:9 highlights God’s patience and desire for all to come to repentance, conflicting with the swift destruction of enemies noted in Psalms 21:9.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17-19

Romans 12:17-19 advises against seeking vengeance and leaving it to God, whereas Psalms 21:9 describes active divine retribution against enemies.

Romans 12:17-19: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 48:9

Isaiah 48:9 shows God’s restraint and delay of anger to allow for His people’s benefit, contrasting with the immediate wrath described in Psalms 21:9.

Isaiah 48:9: For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Psalms 21:9 might arise because the verse talks about God destroying enemies with intense punishment. Some people could see a conflict between this and other biblical messages that emphasize love, forgiveness, and mercy. This can create tension between justice and compassion in understanding God's character.

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