Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 74:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 74:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 74:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, this verse is asking God to remember the people He has always cared for and saved. It talks about a special place called Mount Zion where God has been with His people.

Psalms 74:2: Remember thy congregation, [which] thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, [which] thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt. [rod: or, tribe]

Contradiction with Isaiah 49:15

God reassures that He will not forget His people, unlike the sentiment in Psalms 74:2 where there is a plea for God to remember His congregation.

Isaiah 49:15: Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. [that...: Heb. from having compassion]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

States that God will never leave nor forsake, contrasting with the implication in Psalms 74:2 of needing to remind God of His flock.

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 Deuteronomy 31:6

God says He will not fail or forsake, in contrast to Psalms 74:2's call for God to remember 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 Isaiah 41:10

Encourages believers that God is with them and will help them, which seems contrary to the plea for remembrance in Psalms 74:2.

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

Jesus assures His presence always, contradicting the need to remind God of His people as in Psalms 74:2.

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.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:3

Emphasizes God's everlasting love, contrasting the feeling of being forgotten in Psalms 74:2.

Jeremiah 31:3: The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. [of...: Heb. from afar] [with lovingkindness...: have I extended lovingkindness unto thee]

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:21

God tells Israel He has not forgotten them, which opposes the plea in Psalms 74:2 to be remembered.

Isaiah 44:21: Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou [art] my servant: I have formed thee; thou [art] my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me.
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