Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
This verse describes God as forgiving yet also not clearing the guilty, contradicting the notion of unending compassion in Psalms 78:39.
Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Numbers 14:18
Here, God is slow to anger but will not leave the guilty unpunished, which seems stricter than the compassion shown in Psalms 78:39.
Numbers 14:18: The LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing [the guilty], visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30
God urges repentance and warns of judgment, contrasting the leniency and understanding in Psalms 78:39.
Ezekiel 18:30: Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Romans 2:5-6
This passage talks about God's righteous judgment based on deeds, contrasting the merciful perspective in Psalms 78:39.
Romans 2:5-6: But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:29
Describes God as a consuming fire, which contradicts the merciful and forgiving imagery of Psalms 78:39.
Hebrews 12:29: For our God [is] a consuming fire.
Contradiction with Revelation 20:12
Depicts the dead being judged according to their works, differing from the forgiving nature of Psalms 78:39.
Revelation 20:12: And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is [the book] of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
Paradox #1
Psalms 78:39 highlights God's compassion and forgiveness, recognizing human weakness. A contradiction might arise when comparing this with other parts of the Bible that emphasize strict judgment or punishment for sins. The inconsistency is the balance between mercy and justice.