Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 43:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 43:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 43:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of this book, when people feel sad and alone because of their problems, they can still remember that God is their strong helper. Even if it seems like God is far away, He is always there to give them strength.

Psalms 43:2: For thou [art] the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?

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.

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