Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 78:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 78:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 78:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, God heard what was happening and got very angry, so He sent a fire to show Jacob and Israel that they were doing the wrong thing. It's like when a parent gets upset because their children didn't listen, and they make a big noise to get their attention.

Psalms 78:21: Therefore the LORD heard [this], and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;

Contradiction with Psalms 103:8

While Psalms 78:21 speaks of God's anger, Psalms 103:8 describes God as merciful and slow to anger.

Psalms 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Psalms 145:9

Psalms 78:21 highlights God's anger, whereas Psalms 145:9 emphasizes that the Lord is good to all.

Psalms 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22

Psalms 78:21 reflects God's anger, but Lamentations 3:22 assures us that God's compassions do not fail.

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

Paradox #1

The verse refers to God's anger and wrath, which could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of a loving and forgiving God. Some people might find it hard to reconcile the concept of divine love with expressions of anger and punishment.

Paradox #2

The moral conflict in this verse could be the portrayal of God's anger against a lack of faith and obedience. On one hand, it emphasizes the importance of trust in God, but on the other, it shows a severe reaction, which can seem harsh and inconsistent with the idea of a loving and forgiving God.

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