Psalms 139:11 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to David, God can see us and take care of us even in the dark, and He can turn the night into light to keep us safe.

Contradiction with Job 34:22

This verse states that there is no darkness where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves, contradicting the idea that darkness can cover anything from God.

Job 34:22: [There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.

Contradiction with John 1:5

This verse states that the light shines in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not, implying that darkness cannot obscure light, contradicting Psalms 139:11 where darkness is seen as having the capacity to cover one.

John 1:5: And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. [comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive]

Contradiction with 1 John 1:5

This verse declares that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all, which contradicts the idea of darkness being able to cover or hide from God’s presence.

1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:15

This verse suggests that hiding from the Lord is an act of futility, contradicting the notion that darkness or night can hide someone from God's sight.

Isaiah 29:15: Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:5

This verse indicates that believers are children of the light and of the day, and do not belong to the night or darkness, potentially contrasting with the notion in Psalms 139:11 where light and darkness may seem interchangeable in terms of visibility to God.

1 Thessalonians 5:5: Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

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