Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 85:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 85:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 85:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, God has been kind to His people and has helped them return home from being away and in trouble. It's like God giving a big hug to the land and the people He loves.

Psalms 85:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.] LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. [for the sons: or, of the sons] [favourable: or, well pleased]

Contradiction with Psalms 115:3

While Psalms 85:1 speaks of God's favor and restoration to the land, Psalms 115:3 emphasizes God's sovereignty and His right to do as He pleases, which may not always align with human expectations of restoration.

Psalms 115:3: But our God [is] in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Psalms 85:1 suggests a specific action of restoration by God, whereas Isaiah 55:8-9 highlights that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human understanding, potentially contradicting the expectation of predictable actions.

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

Contradiction with Job 9:12

Psalms 85:1 implies God's merciful action in restoring favor, while Job 9:12 expresses that God acts without being questioned, which may not always result in restoration.

Job 9:12: Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou? [hinder...: Heb. turn him away?]

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

While Psalms 85:1 deals with a direct act of restoration, Romans 11:33 speaks to the unsearchable judgments and ways of God, suggesting that human understanding of divine actions, including restoration, may be limited or unexpected.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
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