Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 22:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 22:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 22:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse means that God is like a strong rock and a safe place to hide, who helps and protects us from harm. It shows that we can trust God to keep us safe and be our hero.

2 Samuel 22:3: The God of my rock; in him will I trust: [he is] my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse, "for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword," suggests reliance on weapons or strength is futile, in contrast to 2 Samuel 22:3, which emphasizes relying on God as a refuge and savior from violence.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

This verse advises against seeking personal revenge: "Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee," contradicting the personal defense aspect in "the God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence."

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse commands: "avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord," which is in contradiction with relying on God as a personal savior for deliverance from enemies as stated in 2 Samuel 22:3.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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