Contradiction with Genesis 1:9
This verse focuses on God's creation of dry land, seemingly emphasizing a separation from the sea's depths.
Genesis 1:9: And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry [land] appear: and it was so.
Contradiction with Psalm 77:19
This verse talks about God's way being in the sea, which might challenge the notion of the depths being unexplored.
Psalm 77:19: Thy way [is] in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.
Contradiction with Proverbs 8:29
This verse refers to God's command over the limits of the sea, contrasting with the idea of mysterious, unknown ocean depths.
Proverbs 8:29: When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:37
This discusses measuring the heavens and searching the earth's foundations, indicating the depths might be knowable.
Jeremiah 31:37: Thus saith the LORD; If heaven above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, I will also cast off all the seed of Israel for all that they have done, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:14
This verse speaks of the earth being filled with knowledge of the Lord, contrary to the notion of hidden, unseen depths.
Habakkuk 2:14: For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. [with...: or, by knowing the glory]
Paradox #1
The challenge with understanding this verse lies in the historical context of scientific knowledge about the oceans and springs of the sea. Ancient people, including those at the time when the text was written, lacked comprehensive understanding of oceanography or the complex systems beneath the sea. The imagery used might not align with modern scientific understanding of underwater springs and the ocean's depth as we know it today.
Paradox #2
The verse mentions the "springs of the sea," which some could argue suggests an ancient understanding of underwater springs or fountains. However, scientifically, knowledge of deep-sea hydrothermal vents (underwater springs) is relatively recent, discovered in the late 20th century. The potential contradiction could be between ancient scriptural references and modern scientific discovery timelines. Some may question how ancient texts could reference these features without the means to explore the deep sea.