Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 85:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 85:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 85:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, they are asking God if He will stay angry with them forever or be upset with people for a long time. They hope God will forgive and stop being mad.

Psalms 85:5: Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:8

Whereas Psalms 85:5 suggests God’s anger could last forever, Isaiah 54:8 highlights that His anger is only momentary and followed by everlasting kindness.

Isaiah 54:8: In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:12

While Psalms 85:5 implies perpetual anger, Jeremiah 3:12 illustrates God's merciful and forgiving nature, urging return despite anger.

Jeremiah 3:12: Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; [and] I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I [am] merciful, saith the LORD, [and] I will not keep [anger] for ever.

Contradiction with Micah 7:18

Psalms 85:5 questions if God’s anger will continue, but Micah 7:18 declares God delights in mercy and does not retain anger permanently.

Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.

Contradiction with Psalms 103:9

Contrary to Psalms 85:5's suggestion of eternal anger, Psalms 103:9 assures that God will not always chide nor retain anger forever.

Psalms 103:9: He will not always chide: neither will he keep [his anger] for ever.

Paradox #1

The possible inconsistency could be about God's anger and forgiveness. Different parts of the Bible talk about God forgiving people and letting go of anger, while other parts show God being angry for a long time. This might seem conflicting because it's about understanding how long God's anger lasts and when He chooses to forgive.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction or inconsistency with Psalms 85:5 could relate to the idea of God's anger. Some other parts of the Bible emphasize God's eternal love and forgiveness, suggesting His anger doesn't last forever. However, this verse implies an ongoing anger. This can seem inconsistent with the portrayal of a compassionate and forgiving God in other scriptures.

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