Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 79:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 79:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 79:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, the bad people have hurt the people of Israel (called Jacob) and have destroyed their homes. Christians might understand this as asking God for help when things are very bad and others are mean to them.

Psalms 79:7: For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place.

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.
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