Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 6:51

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 6:51 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 6:51. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Mark, Jesus got into the boat with his friends, and the storm stopped, which made them very surprised and amazed at what he did. They couldn't believe how powerful and special Jesus was.

Mark 6:51: And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:21

This verse describes Moses parting the Red Sea by the power of God rather than by climbing into a boat, contrasting with Mark 6:51 where Jesus calms the wind after climbing into the boat.

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 Joshua 10:13

In this verse, God stops the sun and moon, a different type of miraculous control over nature compared to Jesus calming the wind in Mark 6:51.

Joshua 10:13: And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. [Is] not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day. [Jasher: or, the upright?]

Contradiction with Jonah 1:15

Here, the sea becomes calm after Jonah is thrown overboard, contrasting with Mark 6:51 where calm is obtained by Jesus entering the boat.

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 Acts 27:44

The passengers survive a storm by clinging to debris, in contrast to the immediate calming of the storm when Jesus enters the boat in Mark 6:51.

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 Matthew 8:26

Jesus directly rebukes the winds and sea to calm them, which contrasts with Mark 6:51's description where the mere entering of the boat calms the wind.

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.
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