Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 78:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 78:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 78:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Asaph, God became very angry with the people and made the strongest and healthiest men of Israel die. This taught everyone to listen to God and follow His ways.

Psalms 78:31: The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen [men] of Israel. [smote...: Heb. made to bow] [Chosen...: or, young men]

Contradiction with Psalms 84:11

This verse states that God is a sun and shield and gives grace and glory, suggesting His blessings rather than anger or devastation.

Psalms 84:11: For the LORD God [is] a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good [thing] will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

Contradiction with Psalms 145:9

This verse emphasizes that the Lord is good to all and His tender mercies are over all His works, which contrasts with themes of wrath.

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

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

This verse asserts that God is love, highlighting God's nature as love rather than expressing anger or contempt.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse refers to God as the Father of lights from whom every good gift and every perfect gift comes, emphasizing benevolence rather than punishment.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

This verse expresses that if God is for us, who can be against us, indicating support and favor rather than opposition or destruction.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or inconsistency in this verse could arise from the depiction of a punishing God, which might conflict with other teachings that emphasize God's love, mercy, and forgiveness. It raises questions about how justice and compassion coexist within divine actions.

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