Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 90:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 90:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 90:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Psalms, when God is angry with us, it can make us feel very sad and worried. It's like when a parent is upset, and it makes us want to do better.

Psalms 90:7: For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

Psalms 90:7 speaks of God's anger consuming us, while 1 John 4:8 states that God is love, suggesting a contrasting nature.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with James 1:13

Psalms 90:7 emphasizes God's wrath, but James 1:13 declares that God does not tempt anyone with evil, implying a non-destructive nature.

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 Psalm 145:9

Psalms 90:7 describes consuming wrath, whereas Psalm 145:9 claims the Lord is good to all, highlighting a benevolent characteristic.

Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

Psalms 90:7 conveys God's anger, while Isaiah 54:10 assures that God's kindness will not depart, presenting a steadfast loving nature.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:6

Psalms 90:7 portrays God's wrath, in contrast to Exodus 34:6, where He is described as merciful and gracious, showing a forgiving attribute.

Exodus 34:6: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Paradox #1

Psalms 90:7 talks about God's anger consuming people. A possible contradiction might be the idea of a loving and forgiving God being angry to the point of destruction, which could seem inconsistent with the messages of mercy and compassion found elsewhere in the Bible.

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