Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 79:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 79:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 79:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christians, the book of Psalms often shows how people felt during hard times. In this verse, it talks about a sad time when lots of people were hurt, and there was no one to help take care of them afterwards.

Psalms 79:3: Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem; and [there was] none to bury [them].

Contradiction with Psalms 104:29

This verse talks about God taking away breath and the creatures dying, whereas Psalms 79:3 describes the violent shedding of blood by enemies.

Psalms 104:29: Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

States that the living know they will die, but the dead know nothing, contrasting with the cry for justice in Psalms 79:3 for those who were slain.

Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Advises to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contradicting the lament for the enemies' violence in Psalms 79:3.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Emphasizes leaving vengeance to God, conflicting with the plea for divine retribution implied in Psalms 79:3.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Advises against rejoicing when your enemy falls, contrasting with the distress over slain bodies expressed in Psalms 79:3.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Paradox #1

This verse describes a scene of violence and bloodshed. A potential contradiction could arise when comparing this to other biblical teachings that promote peace and love among people. There might be inconsistency in reconciling the acceptance of violence in this context with the broader message of compassion found elsewhere in biblical texts.

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