Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, a big, strong wind suddenly came and started blowing hard against the ship. This wind, called Euroclydon, made things very difficult and scary for everyone on board.

Acts 27:14: But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. [arose: or, beat]

Contradiction with Jonah 1:4

Jonah 1:4 describes a great wind sent by the Lord upon the sea, causing a mighty tempest, showing divine intervention, whereas Acts 27:14 speaks of a natural storm called Euroclydon.

Jonah 1:4: But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken. [sent out: Heb. cast forth] [was like...: Heb. thought to be broken]

Contradiction with Mark 4:39

In Mark 4:39, Jesus rebukes the wind, and there is a great calm, contrasting with Acts 27:14 where the storm is unstoppable.

Mark 4:39: And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:26

Matthew 8:26 shows Jesus calming the storm, highlighting divine authority over nature, whereas Acts 27:14 describes a storm with no immediate intervention.

Matthew 8:26: And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:21

Exodus 14:21 describes Moses parting the Red Sea by God's command, signifying divine control, unlike the natural occurrence in Acts 27:14.

Exodus 14:21: And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go [back] by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry [land], and the waters were divided.

Contradiction with Psalm 107:29

Psalm 107:29 describes God calming the storm, contrasting with the persistent storm in Acts 27:14.

Psalm 107:29: He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
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