Contradiction with Ezekiel 25:12-14
These verses describe God's judgment and vengeance on Edom for their actions against Israel, showing a contrast to Edom’s devastation expressed in Psalms 79:7.
Ezekiel 25:12-14: Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them; [by...: Heb. by revenging revengement]
Contradiction with Obadiah 1:10-12
These verses outline the consequences for Edom's cruelty towards Jacob, which contradicts the complaint in Psalms 79:7 concerning nations devouring Jacob.
Obadiah 1:10-12: For [thy] violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever.
Contradiction with Isaiah 11:14
This verse speaks of Israel conquering Edom and other nations, which contrasts with the defeat and devastation expressed in Psalms 79:7.
Isaiah 11:14: But they shall fly upon the shoulders of the Philistines toward the west; they shall spoil them of the east together: they shall lay their hand upon Edom and Moab; and the children of Ammon shall obey them. [them of: Heb. the children of] [they shall lay...: Heb. Edom and Moab shall be the laying on of their hand] [shall obey...: Heb. their obedience]
Contradiction with Amos 9:12
This verse predicts Israel possessing the remnant of Edom, suggesting Israel's victory over Edom, contrary to the lament in Psalms 79:7.
Amos 9:12: That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, which are called by my name, saith the LORD that doeth this. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with Genesis 27:40
While Psalms 79:7 speaks of devastation, this verse foretells Edom breaking free from Jacob's dominance, displaying a power shift.
Genesis 27:40: And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.