Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 90:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 90:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 90:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses, this verse is like asking God to come back and help His people because they are feeling sad and sorry. They want God to change His mind and forgive them so they can feel happy with Him again.

Psalms 90:13: Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

This verse speaks of Jesus being with us always, which contrasts with the plea in Psalms 90:13 asking for God's return.

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.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Isaiah emphasizes God's constant presence and help, unlike Psalms 90:13, where there is a request for God to return.

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.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

God's promise to never leave or forsake contradicts Psalms 90:13's implication of God's absence.

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 Joshua 1:9

God's assurance of His presence with Joshua conflicts with the plea for return in Psalms 90:13.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

Promises of God never leaving His people, contrasting the request for return in Psalms 90:13.

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.

Paradox #1

Psalms 90:13 asks for compassion and for God to return to His people after being away or angry. The potential contradiction or conflict could be that it portrays a view of God as changing His mind or needing to be persuaded to be compassionate. This might seem inconsistent with the idea of an all-knowing, unchanging deity who is consistently loving and merciful.

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