Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse states that the son will not bear the iniquity of the father, suggesting individual responsibility and contradicting the collective forgiveness aspect in Psalms 99:8.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:7
This verse speaks of God visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, contradicting the notion of forgiveness presented in Psalms 99:8.
Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:30
This verse emphasizes that everyone shall die for their own iniquity, which contradicts the concept of pardon for transgressions as seen in Psalms 99:8.
Jeremiah 31:30: But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
This verse states that children shall not be put to death for their parents' sins, opposing the idea of collective punishment or pardon implied in Psalms 99:8.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:7
This verse talks about reaping what you sow, which contrasts with the notion of forgiveness found in Psalms 99:8.
Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Paradox #1
Psalms 99:8 talks about God forgiving the people but also punishing their wrongdoings. Some might see a contradiction here because it seems like God is both forgiving and punishing at the same time. People might wonder how God can forgive someone but also punish them. This could seem inconsistent because forgiveness is often thought of as letting go of punishment.
Paradox #2
Psalms 99:8 talks about God forgiving people but also punishing them for their wrongdoings. The contradiction here could be that it seems inconsistent to both forgive someone and still punish them for the same action. Forgiveness typically implies letting go of the offense and any associated punishment, but this verse combines both forgiveness and retribution.