Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 124:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 124:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 124:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means that if God hadn't helped us, troubles would have been too big and scary, like a flood of water that could have swept us away. It shows that God is like a protector who keeps us safe from danger.

Psalms 124:4: Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2

This verse suggests protection through waters, contradicting the overwhelming waters in Psalms 124:4.

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 Romans 8:37

This verse claims we are more than conquerors, which conflicts with the defeat by waters described in Psalms 124:4.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:2-3

This verse expresses confidence and fearlessness against waters and troubles, opposing the threat in Psalms 124:4.

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 1 Corinthians 10:13

This verse promises a way to escape and bear trials, unlike the drowning flood in Psalms 124:4.

1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]

Contradiction with John 16:33

This verse declares having peace in tribulation, which contradicts the distress implied by overwhelming waters in Psalms 124:4.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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