Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nahum 2:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nahum 2:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nahum 2:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nahum, the verse means that a big flood will come, opening the gates and washing away the palace. This shows that God's power is so strong it can even break down big, strong places.

Nahum 2:6: The gates of the rivers shall be opened, and the palace shall be dissolved. [dissolved: or, molten]

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2

This verse promises that when you pass through the waters, they will not overwhelm you, which contradicts the notion of waters causing destruction.

Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:2-3

These verses depict a scene of fearlessness even if waters roar and mountains shake, opposite to the image of destruction in Nahum 2:6.

Psalm 46:2-3: Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [midst...: Heb. heart of the seas]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:24-25

These verses describe a house built on rock that withstands floods, contrary to the dissolving of a palace due to water.

Matthew 7:24-25: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

Contradiction with Genesis 9:11

God promises never to destroy all flesh by flooding again, which contradicts the concept of a destructive flood implied in Nahum 2:6.

Genesis 9:11: And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:9

God likens his promise to never flood the earth again, contradicting the image of waters as a destructive force.

Isaiah 54:9: For this [is as] the waters of Noah unto me: for [as] I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.
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