Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 74:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 74:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 74:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, this verse shows someone asking God why bad people are saying mean things about Him and wondering how long this will continue. They are asking God to help and stop the trouble.

Psalms 74:10: O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?

Contradiction with Psalms 13:1

This verse shows a similar cry of feeling forgotten by God but ends with trust in God’s mercy, contradicting sustained questioning in Psalms 74:10.

Psalms 13:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [chief...: or, overseer]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Contradicts the notion of God hiding, as it promises renewed strength for those who wait on the Lord.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

Assures God will never leave nor forsake, contradicting the questioning of His neglect in Psalms 74:10.

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

Contradicts by affirming Jesus' continual presence until the end of the world.

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 Hebrews 13:5

States that God will never leave or forsake us, contradicting the lament of being forgotten in Psalms 74:10.

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 Psalms 46:1

Declares God as a present help in trouble, contradicting the perception of absence in Psalms 74:10.

Psalms 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Encourages fearlessness with God's presence, contrasting the implication of abandonment in Psalms 74:10.

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 Joshua 1:9

Commands strength and courage because God is with us, contradicting the lamentation of God’s absence.

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 John 14:18

Jesus promises not to leave us as orphans, contradicting the feeling of prolonged divine neglect.

John 14:18: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. [comfortless: or, orphans]
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