Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jonah 1:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jonah 1:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jonah 1:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the story of Jonah, God sent a big storm to the sea because Jonah was trying to run away from what God asked him to do. This storm was very strong, and the ship Jonah was on almost broke apart.

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 Exodus 14:21

While Jonah 1:4 describes God stirring up the sea, Exodus 14:21 shows God calming the sea to create a dry path.

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 89:9

Jonah 1:4 describes God's power in causing a tempest, whereas Psalm 89:9 speaks of God's power in calming the sea.

Psalm 89:9: Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.

Contradiction with Mark 4:39

Jonah 1:4 illustrates God causing a storm, while in Mark 4:39, Jesus, who is God in Christian belief, calms the storm.

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

Jonah 1:4 involves God's agency in raising a storm, whereas in Matthew 8:26, Jesus rebukes the winds and the sea to bring a calm.

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 Psalm 107:29

Jonah 1:4 shows God unsettling the sea, while Psalm 107:29 depicts Him bringing peace to the tumultuous waters.

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

Contradiction with John 6:19-21

Jonah 1:4 tells of divine intervention to disturb the sea, but in John 6:19-21, Jesus calms the conditions to bring safety.

John 6:19-21: So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.
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