Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 81:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 81:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 81:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, when you were in trouble and called for help, I came and rescued you and spoke to you in a special place. I tested you in a place where people had argued before.

Psalms 81:7: Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah. [Meribah: or, Strife]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse emphasizes God's constant presence and encourages believers to be strong and courageous, seemingly contradicting the notion of God allowing distress in Psalms 81:7.

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 Matthew 11:28

Jesus invites those who are burdened to come to Him for rest, which contrasts with the testing and distress mentioned in Psalms 81:7.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with James 1:13

States that God does not tempt anyone, which can seem contradictory to the idea of being tested and proved mentioned in Psalms 81:7.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse assures believers not to fear as God is with them and will strengthen them, offering a comforting contrast to the distress in Psalms 81:7.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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