Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 79:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 79:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 79:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, this verse is asking God not to hold against them the mistakes made long ago and to quickly show kindness because they are feeling very sad and weak. It’s like asking for help and forgiveness when everything feels tough.

Psalms 79:8: O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low. [former...: or, the iniquities of them that were before us]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse states that the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, directly contradicting Psalms 79:8, which appeals to not remember former iniquities.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16

This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, conflicting with the notion of generational punishment implied in Psalms 79:8.

Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:29-30

These verses preclude children from suffering for their parents' sins, opposing the plea in Psalms 79:8 related to former iniquities.

Jeremiah 31:29-30: In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:7

This verse declares God visits the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, contradicting the plea for forgiveness in Psalms 79:8.

Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].

Contradiction with Numbers 14:18

Similar to Exodus 34:7, this verse speaks about God visiting the iniquity upon future generations, contrasting Psalms 79:8's call for mercy on past sins.

Numbers 14:18: The LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing [the guilty], visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation].

Paradox #1

Psalms 79:8 involves a plea for God to forgive the current generation for the sins of their ancestors. The contradiction here could be the concept of collective punishment, where individuals are held responsible for the actions of others, which seems unfair and conflicts with the idea of personal accountability.

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