Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 22:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 22:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 22:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God cares for people when they are sad and in trouble. He listens to them when they ask for help and doesn’t turn away from them.

Psalms 22:24: For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

This verse states that iniquities separate individuals from God and that sins hide His face, contradictory to Psalms 22:24 where God does not turn from affliction.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13

This verse notes that God cannot look on wrongdoing, contradicting Psalms 22:24 which states He does not hide His face from the afflicted.

Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29

Indicates that the Lord is far from the wicked, whereas Psalms 22:24 suggests God is near and does not despise the afflicted.

Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:6

This verse describes how God did not answer Saul, in contrast with Psalms 22:24 which implies God hears and does not hide His face.

1 Samuel 28:6: And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

States that when someone cries out, God shuts out their prayer, contrasting with Psalms 22:24 where He hears the cries of the afflicted.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
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