Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 73:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 73:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 73:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, people who stay far away from God and do bad things will be lost or in trouble. God wants people to stay close to Him and follow His good ways.

Psalms 73:27: For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.

Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39

These verses state that nothing can separate us from the love of God, which contradicts the idea in Psalms 73:27 that some will perish by being far from God.

Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse emphasizes God's patience and desire for all to come to repentance, contradicting the notion in Psalms 73:27 that some are destined to perish.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with John 10:28-29

These verses promise that Jesus gives eternal life and no one can be plucked from His or the Father's hand, contradicting Psalms 73:27 which implies separation from God leads to perishing.

John 10:28-29: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

This verse expresses God's desire for all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, conflicting with Psalms 73:27's message of some individuals perishing.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:8-9

These verses state salvation is by grace through faith, not by being close or far from God, which may contradict Psalms 73:27's implication of perishing due to distance from God.

Ephesians 2:8-9: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Paradox #1

Psalms 73:27 could create a contradiction if it’s interpreted as conflicting with messages of forgiveness or love for all people. If the verse discusses the fate of those who are unfaithful, it might seem at odds with the idea of offering everyone a chance for redemption or love regardless of their past actions. People might find it inconsistent if one part of the Bible emphasizes mercy and another seems to emphasize judgment or punishment.

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