Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 78:71

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 78:71 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 78:71. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, God chose David, who was once a shepherd taking care of sheep, to take care of and lead the people of Israel. Just like he watched over his sheep, David was picked to guide and protect God's special people.

Psalms 78:71: From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance. [following: Heb. after]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:5

Contradicts the specific chosen nature of David from the sheepfold by highlighting that God's selection and ordination occur even before birth, not from a particular occupation.

Jeremiah 1:5: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. [ordained: Heb. gave]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:11-13

Contradicts by suggesting that David was chosen by divine command through Samuel's anointing rather than as a shepherd from sheepfolds.

1 Samuel 16:11-13: And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all [thy] children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. [down: Heb. round]

Contradiction with Acts 13:22

Contradicts by emphasizing that David was chosen because he was a man after God's own heart, not specifically from his role as a shepherd.

Acts 13:22: And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the [son] of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:32

Highlights heroes of faith like David without mentioning any connection to being taken from the sheepfold, suggesting his significance lies in faith rather than his origin as a shepherd.

Hebrews 11:32: And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and [of] Barak, and [of] Samson, and [of] Jephthae; [of] David also, and Samuel, and [of] the prophets:
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