Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 124:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 124:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 124:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of the book, this verse means that if God hadn't helped us, we would have been in big trouble and felt very scared and overwhelmed, like being underwater. But God saved us from all that danger and protected us.

Psalms 124:5: Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2

This verse emphasizes God's protection and presence even when facing overwhelming waters, whereas Psalms 124:5 describes being overrun without divine intervention.

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 Matthew 8:24-26

This passage shows Jesus calming the storm, contrasting with Psalms 124:5 where the waters prevail; it reflects divine authority over natural threats.

Matthew 8:24-26: And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

Contradiction with Nahum 1:8

Nahum speaks of an overrunning flood as God's judgment rather than an adversary overpowering in Psalms 124:5.

Nahum 1:8: But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

Contradiction with Revelation 12:15-16

The earth helps the woman by swallowing the flood sent by the serpent, conflicting with the idea in Psalms 124:5 where the waters successfully overwhelm.

Revelation 12:15-16: And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.

Contradiction with Psalm 18:16

God delivering from many waters contrasts with Psalms 124:5’s scenario where the waters have overwhelmed.

Psalm 18:16: He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. [many: or, great]
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