Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jonah 1:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jonah 1:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jonah 1:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jonah, the men on the ship were very scared and asked Jonah why he was trying to run away from God. They knew he was running because Jonah had told them himself.

Jonah 1:10: Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him, Why hast thou done this? For the men knew that he fled from the presence of the LORD, because he had told them. [exceedingly...: Heb. with great fear]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:25-26

These verses emphasize confidence in God's security, contrary to Jonah's fear of consequences.

Proverbs 3:25-26: Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God assures His presence and help, while Jonah 1:10 shows the sailors' fear of God's wrath.

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 Matthew 8:26

Jesus rebukes fear as a lack of faith, whereas Jonah 1:10 shows the sailors' fear due to their awareness of Jonah's disobedience.

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 2 Timothy 1:7

God gives a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, conflicting with the fear described in Jonah 1:10.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Romans 8:15

This verse speaks of adoption and not receiving a spirit of fear, unlike the fear seen in Jonah 1:10.

Romans 8:15: For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Jonah 1:10 could be the fear and confusion of the sailors about Jonah's actions. Jonah ran from God's command, yet he admits believing in God. This can seem inconsistent as his actions don't match his professed faith, causing others to question and fear.

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