Contradiction with Genesis 7:18-19
These verses describe the waters of the flood covering all the high hills and mountains under heaven, contradicting Psalms 104:9 which implies boundaries set for waters that they may not pass.
Genesis 7:18-19: And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters.
Contradiction with Genesis 9:11
This verse promises that a flood will never again destroy all flesh, suggesting a past event where waters did surpass their bounds, which contrasts with the permanency implied in Psalms 104:9.
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 Job 38:8-11
These verses describe God establishing boundaries for the sea, but the context suggests that without God's direct intervention, the waters could transgress, which is a potential contradiction to the permanent boundary indicated in Psalms 104:9.
Job 38:8-11: Or [who] shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, [as if] it had issued out of the womb?
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction between Psalms 104:9, which suggests boundaries set by God for waters, and the accounts of Jesus calming the stormy sea in the New Testament. If God set boundaries and limits, why would natural elements like storms defy those limits, requiring divine intervention? This could be seen as a conflict between God's established order and active divine influence.
Paradox #2
Psalms 104:9 may be considered inconsistent with certain scientific understandings of natural events, like the formation of landmasses and bodies of water. While the verse suggests a permanent boundary set for the waters, natural events like floods, tsunamis, or changing coastlines can alter water boundaries over time. This can create a conflict between literal interpretations of the verse and scientific perspectives on geology and earth science.
Paradox #3
The contradiction could be related to the description of natural boundaries for bodies of water, which may not align with our understanding of geology and natural earth processes. Science explains that geological changes, like erosion or tectonic activity, can alter landscapes and water boundaries over time, whereas the verse might suggest fixed natural boundaries that never change.
Paradox #4
The moral conflict could be that while this verse suggests boundaries set by God, real-world events like floods or natural disasters show those boundaries being crossed. This could lead to questioning the consistency of divine protection and control over nature.