Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 5:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 5:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 5:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, this verse shows a man who was very sad and in a lot of pain, spending all his time in lonely places and hurting himself. It tells us how much he needed help, and it sets the stage for Jesus to come and make him better.

Mark 5:5: And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:22

Describes a merry heart as having healing power, contrasting the constant crying and self-harm in Mark 5:5.

Proverbs 17:22: A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. [like: or, to]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

Emphasizes strength through Christ, contrasting with the man's seeming helplessness in Mark 5:5.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with John 10:10

Speaks of life more abundantly, whereas Mark 5:5 depicts a life filled with suffering.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

Talks about joy coming in the morning, while Mark 5:5 describes ongoing despair.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Mentions a spirit of power, love, and self-control, opposed to the turmoil seen in Mark 5:5.

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 Isaiah 41:10

Offers reassurance and strength, while Mark 5:5 shows ongoing torment.

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 Psalm 34:17

States that the righteous cry out and the Lord hears, in contrast to the man's continued distress in Mark 5:5.

Psalm 34:17: [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

Contradiction with Romans 15:13

Speaks of joy and peace in believing, unlike the anguish in Mark 5:5.

Romans 15:13: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Contradiction with Psalm 147:3

Talks about God healing the brokenhearted, conflicting with continuous harm in Mark 5:5.

Psalm 147:3: He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. [wounds: Heb. griefs]
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