Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 78:58

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 78:58 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 78:58. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, these words mean that God was upset because the people built special spots on hills to worship other things instead of Him. They also made statues to pray to, which made God feel left out and sad.

Psalms 78:58: For they provoked him to anger with their high places, and moved him to jealousy with their graven images.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands that no other gods should be placed before the Lord, contradicting Psalms 78:58 where it speaks of provoking God with high places and graven images, implying the worship of other deities.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14

Here, the Israelites are warned not to follow other gods, directly opposing the behavior mentioned in Psalms 78:58 where the people provoke God with idol worship.

Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6

This verse instructs not to follow other gods to serve and worship them, contrasting Psalms 78:58 where the people's actions of idol worship anger God.

Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:35

God made a covenant forbidding the worship of other gods, which is flouted in Psalms 78:58, where the people provoke Him with idols.

2 Kings 17:35: With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them:

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

God declares He will not share His glory with idols, contradicting Psalms 78:58 where the people provoke Him by worshipping graven images.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Psalms 78:58 could be seen in how it discusses the people's actions that provoke God, highlighting issues of obedience and faithfulness. Some people might find a contradiction in the idea of a forgiving God reacting strongly to disobedience, raising questions about the balance between justice and mercy. Others might see inconsistency in how punishment is portrayed versus the expectation of love and compassion. Overall, it may bring up conflicts about how divine reactions align with human expectations of morality.

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