Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 80:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 80:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 80:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the people are asking God to be strong and help them. They want God to come and save them from their troubles.

Psalms 80:2: Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come [and] save us. [come...: Heb. come for salvation to us]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

While Psalms 80:2 seeks God's intervention and presence, Deuteronomy 31:6 assures believers that God will never leave nor forsake them, suggesting a continuous presence rather than needing to be stirred from indifference.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Psalms 80:2 implies that God needs to be roused to act, but Isaiah 55:8-9 underscores that God's ways and thoughts are higher, operating beyond human understanding and not needing to be prompted.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 121:4

Psalms 80:2 asks for God's awakening, whereas Psalm 121:4 declares that God neither slumbers nor sleeps, suggesting constant vigilance and presence.

Psalm 121:4: Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse assures believers of God's consistent presence, contrasting with Psalms 80:2, which appeals for God to actively show His strength and presence.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

The promise of Jesus' continual presence until the end of the age contradicts Psalms 80:2's implication that God needs to be called upon to restore His presence and power.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
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