Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 22:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 22:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 22:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the verse means that when bad things happened and people tried to stop him, God was like a strong helper who supported him. God was always there to help and keep him safe.

2 Samuel 22:19: They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

This verse expresses confidence in the Lord as a source of light and salvation, contrasting with the distress felt in 2 Samuel 22:19 where the speaker faced overwhelming enemies.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Promises divine support and absence of fear, whereas 2 Samuel 22:19 depicts a moment of distress when support is seemingly absent.

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 Romans 8:31

States that if God is with us, no one can be against us, contradicting the despair of being confronted by enemies in 2 Samuel 22:19.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:8

Speaks of being troubled, but not in despair which contrasts with the overwhelming experience in 2 Samuel 22:19.

2 Corinthians 4:8: [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair; [in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means]
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