Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
This verse promises God's constant presence and support, contradicting the feeling of being forsaken in Psalms 43:2.
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.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
This verse assures that God will never leave nor forsake, opposing the sentiment of abandonment in Psalms 43:2.
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 Joshua 1:9
This verse commands strength and courage because God is with us wherever we go, challenging the idea of rejection mentioned in Psalms 43:2.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse reassures by saying not to fear because God is with us, in contrast to the sense of divine rejection in Psalms 43:2.
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
This verse contains Jesus's promise to be with us always, countering the feeling of being cast off as expressed in Psalms 43:2.
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.
Paradox #1
This verse might seem to show a conflict by expressing a deep feeling of abandonment by God while also indicating trust in God's power as a refuge. The contradiction here could involve questioning how one can feel abandoned by a protective and loving God. This tension between feeling forsaken and believing in divine support can create internal conflict for believers.