Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 78:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 78:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 78:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, this verse shows that the people doubted God and wondered if He could give them food in the desert. It teaches that even when things seem impossible, God can take care of us.

Psalms 78:19: Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness? [furnish: Heb. order]

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

While Psalms 78:19 questions God's ability, Matthew 19:26 states that with God, all things are possible, highlighting His limitless power.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with Luke 1:37

Psalms 78:19 doubts God's capability to provide a table in the wilderness, whereas Luke 1:37 affirms that nothing is impossible with God, countering the skepticism.

Luke 1:37: For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Contradiction with Ephesians 3:20

Psalms 78:19 expresses doubt in God's ability to provide, in contrast, Ephesians 3:20 speaks of God doing exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.

Ephesians 3:20: Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:17

The skepticism in Psalms 78:19 is contradicted by Jeremiah 32:17 which praises God's creation of heaven and earth and acknowledges that nothing is too hard for Him.

Jeremiah 32:17: Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, [and] there is nothing too hard for thee: [too...: or, hid from thee]

Contradiction with Genesis 18:14

Psalms 78:19 questions God's provision, whereas Genesis 18:14 assures that nothing is too hard for the Lord, affirming His omnipotence.

Genesis 18:14: Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

Paradox #1

This verse reflects the Israelites questioning God's ability to provide for them in the wilderness, which can be seen as a lack of faith. The contradiction is that, despite witnessing many miracles, they still doubted God's power and care, which is inconsistent with the faith and trust that religious teachings often promote.

Paradox #2

Psalms 78:19 questions God's ability to provide, which might seem to conflict with the belief in God's limitless power and provision found elsewhere in the Bible. This verse could be seen as expressing doubt or a lack of faith, contrasting with teachings that emphasize trust in God's capabilities.

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