Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 46:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 46:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 46:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God is with us like a strong helper, and He keeps us safe like a high tower. We can feel safe because God is always watching over us.

Psalms 46:7: The LORD of hosts [is] with us; the God of Jacob [is] our refuge. Selah. [our...: Heb. an high place for us]

Contradiction with Exodus 33:3

Contradicts by implying God would not be present among the people due to their stubbornness, in contrast to the presence of God emphasized in Psalms 46:7.

Exodus 33:3: Unto a land flowing with milk and honey: for I will not go up in the midst of thee; for thou [art] a stiffnecked people: lest I consume thee in the way.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:17

Describes God hiding His face and allowing misfortune, which contrasts with the assurance of God's presence and protection in Psalms 46:7.

Deuteronomy 31:17: Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our God [is] not among us? [befall: Heb. find]

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

Speaks of iniquities separating people from God, thereby implying a lack of God's presence, unlike Psalms 46:7, which assures God's presence.

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 Lamentations 5:20

Questions why God forgets His people, which directly opposes Psalms 46:7, where God is present with His people.

Lamentations 5:20: Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, [and] forsake us so long time? [so...: Heb. for length of days?]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 39:23

States that God hid His face from Israel due to their iniquity, contrasting with the assurance of His presence in Psalms 46:7.

Ezekiel 39:23: And the heathen shall know that the house of Israel went into captivity for their iniquity: because they trespassed against me, therefore hid I my face from them, and gave them into the hand of their enemies: so fell they all by the sword.
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