Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 76:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 76:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 76:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means that God is very powerful and should be respected, and no one can stand against Him when He is upset. It teaches that we should be careful to do good things that make God happy.

Psalms 76:7: Thou, [even] thou, [art] to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?

Contradiction with Genesis 18:23-25

These verses describe Abraham questioning God's judgment and pleading for Sodom, implying that God can be approached and reasoned with, which contrasts with the notion of fear and awe due to an unapproachable majesty as presented in Psalms 76:7.

Genesis 18:23-25: And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?

Contradiction with Exodus 33:11

This verse describes God speaking to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend, which contrasts with the depiction of God as one that should be feared and not approached as presented in Psalms 76:7.

Exodus 33:11: And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18

Here, God invites reasoning together, implying approachability and a willingness to engage with humanity, which contrasts with the fearful and awe-inspiring depiction of God in Psalms 76:7.

Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Contradiction with James 4:8

This verse encourages drawing near to God, suggesting a close relationship rather than one predominantly based on fear, which contrasts with the fearful reverence emphasized in Psalms 76:7.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

It states there is no fear in love and perfect love casts out fear, suggesting a relationship with God not based on fear, which contradicts the fear-inducing portrayal in Psalms 76:7.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
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