Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 27:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 27:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 27:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, everyone on the ship was saved, even though the ship broke apart. They floated on pieces of the ship to make it safely to land.

Acts 27:44: And the rest, some on boards, and some on [broken pieces] of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:11-12

These verses promise divine protection and safety, suggesting that one wouldn't need to resort to swimming or using broken pieces to survive as in Acts 27:44.

Psalm 91:11-12: For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

Contradiction with Matthew 14:29-31

Here, Peter begins to sink while walking on water, implying the difficulty and danger of water, unlike Acts 27:44 where all safely reach the shore.

Matthew 14:29-31: And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:15

Jonah is thrown into the sea, implying divine intervention leads to survival, a contrast to the natural means used in Acts 27:44.

Jonah 1:15: So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging. [ceased: Heb. stood]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 26:19

This verse describes water as a covering of destruction, opposing the safe salvation described in Acts 27:44.

Ezekiel 26:19: For thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall make thee a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep upon thee, and great waters shall cover thee;
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.