Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 78:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 78:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 78:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, when God punished the people, they remembered Him and started looking for Him again, asking for His help early in the morning. It's like when someone realizes they've done something wrong and then tries really hard to make it right.

Psalms 78:34: When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and enquired early after God.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

Whereas Psalms 78:34 suggests that people turned to God when He brought them low, Ezekiel 33:11 emphasizes that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked but prefers they turn from their evil ways and live, indicating a desire for willing repentance rather than one motivated by adversity.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6-7

Psalms 78:34 indicates people turned to God after punishment, yet Isaiah 55:6-7 emphasizes seeking the Lord while He may be found and returning to Him for mercy, suggesting a proactive turning to God rather than a reactive one.

Isaiah 55:6-7: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

Contradiction with James 1:13

Psalms 78:34 implies that God uses affliction to turn people back to Him, whereas James 1:13 states that God does not tempt anyone with evil, which could imply a contradiction in the methods of divine influence.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

While Psalms 78:34 points to fear and trouble leading to seeking God, 1 John 4:18 highlights that perfect love casts out fear, suggesting a relationship with God based on love rather than fear of punishment.

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.

Contradiction with Romans 2:4

In contrast to Psalms 78:34, which depicts adversity leading people to seek God, Romans 2:4 speaks of God's kindness as a means for leading people to repentance, highlighting goodness rather than punishment as a catalyst for change.

Romans 2:4: Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in that verse is that it suggests people only turned to God when faced with punishment or consequences. This could imply that repentance and seeking God were not genuine acts of faith or love but rather reactions to avoid suffering, raising questions about sincerity and the nature of true devotion.

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