Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 74:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 74:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 74:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the person who wrote this Psalm, they are asking God to come and see the damage and bad things the enemy has done to God's special place. They want God to notice how things have been ruined and help fix them.

Psalms 74:3: Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; [even] all [that] the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

This verse depicts God as a present help in trouble, contrasting with Psalm 74:3 which portrays a scene of desolation.

Psalm 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 40:31

This verse emphasizes renewal and strength from God, contrary to the devastation described in Psalm 74:3.

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 Psalm 121:4

This verse assures that God does not slumber in protecting His people, which contradicts the apparent neglect in Psalm 74:3.

Psalm 121:4: Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse reassures that God will not leave nor forsake His people, contrasting with the abandonment sensed in Psalm 74:3.

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

This verse encourages fearlessness because God is with His people, whereas Psalm 74:3 reflects a dire state.

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 Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God’s plans to prosper His people, directly opposing the destruction implied in Psalm 74:3.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse suggests all things work for good for those who love God, contrasting with the ruin in Psalm 74:3.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23

This verse speaks of God's mercies being new every morning, unlike the desolation in Psalm 74:3.

Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
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