Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse speaks of God's presence and reassurance, which contradicts the feeling of abandonment expressed in Psalms 22:1.
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 Matthew 28:20
Jesus promises to always be with His followers, contradicting the sense of forsakenness in Psalms 22:1.
Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
God promises to never leave nor forsake His people, which opposes the sentiment in Psalms 22:1.
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 fearlessness because God will not abandon His people, contrary to Psalms 22:1.
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.
Paradox #1
The verse expresses a feeling of abandonment or forsakenness by God, which might seem to contradict the belief that God is always present and supportive. This could create tension for those who hold that God never leaves or abandons His followers.
Paradox #2
Psalms 22:1 expresses a feeling of abandonment or questioning God's presence in times of suffering, which might seem inconsistent with the belief that God is always with His followers, offering support and never forsaking them.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or inconsistency relates to the language and phrasing in which the verse was originally written. There is ongoing debate among scholars about translation differences, particularly between Hebrew and Greek texts. This has led to varying interpretations in different versions of the Bible, which could influence how the verse is understood across different religious traditions.
Paradox #4
The potential contradiction in the verse might be the contrast between feeling abandoned by God in times of suffering and the belief in an all-loving, ever-present deity. This could raise questions about why a loving God would allow someone to feel forsaken.