Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 74:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 74:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 74:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Asaph, the author of this Psalm, he is asking God why He seems upset and far away from His people, like a shepherd that is not taking care of his sheep. Asaph feels worried and wants to know why God is angry and if He will come back to help them.

Psalms 74:1: [Maschil of Asaph.] O God, why hast thou cast [us] off for ever? [why] doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture? [Maschil...: or, A Psalm for Asaph to give instruction]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse reassures that God will never leave nor forsake His people, contradicting the notion in Psalms 74:1 of God casting off His people.

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 Matthew 28:20

Jesus promises to be with His followers always, which counters the implication of being abandoned in Psalms 74:1.

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.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God assures His presence and support, contradicting the complaint in Psalms 74:1 of God casting off His people.

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 Hebrews 13:5

This verse emphasizes that God will not leave or forsake the faithful, opposing the sense of rejection in Psalms 74:1.

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 1 Samuel 12:22

The verse states that God will not forsake His people for His great name's sake, which contradicts the lament in Psalms 74:1 of divine abandonment.

1 Samuel 12:22: For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:5

God's promise to Joshua that He will not fail or forsake him contrasts with the feeling of being cast off in Psalms 74:1.

Joshua 1:5: There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
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