Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 83:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 83:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 83:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Asaph, the writer of this song, he is asking God to speak up and not stay quiet. He wants God to take action and not just watch when things are going wrong.

Psalms 83:1: [A Song [or] Psalm of Asaph.] Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. [of Asaph: or, for Asaph]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse states that the Lord will fight for you and you need only to be still, suggesting divine action rather than silence.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:24

Emphasizes that God will answer even before people call, indicating attentiveness rather than silence.

Isaiah 65:24: And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:36-37

Shows God responding to Elijah's prayer immediately, contradicting the idea of divine silence.

1 Kings 18:36-37: And it came to pass at [the time of] the offering of the [evening] sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou [art] God in Israel, and [that] I [am] thy servant, and [that] I have done all these things at thy word.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:17

Indicates that God hears and delivers the righteous, in contrast to being silent.

Psalm 34:17: [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:1

Declares that the Lord's ear is not too dull to hear, suggesting attentiveness rather than silence.

Isaiah 59:1: Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:

Contradiction with Psalm 121:3-4

States that God will not slumber or sleep, implying constant watchfulness and activity instead of silence.

Psalm 121:3-4: He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7-8

Promises that those who ask will receive, which contrasts with the concept of God maintaining silence.

Matthew 7:7-8: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14

Suggests that God will hear from heaven and forgive, which is at odds with the notion of him being silent.

2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Emphasizes that God will never leave or forsake, contrasting with the perception of absence or silence.

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 John 14:13-14

Assures that God will do whatever is asked in Jesus' name, contradicting the idea of divine inaction or silence.

John 14:13-14: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

Declares God as a very present help in trouble, contrasting with divine silence.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:3

Encourages calling upon God with the assurance that He will answer, which contradicts silence.

Jeremiah 33:3: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. [mighty: or, hidden]

Contradiction with Nehemiah 1:6

Nehemiah asks for God's ear to be attentive, suggesting that God listens and is not silent.

Nehemiah 1:6: Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I and my father's house have sinned.
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