Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 139:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 139:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 139:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, even if I fly away really fast or go to a faraway place across the ocean, God is always there with me. God can see me and take care of me no matter where I am in the world.

Psalms 139:9: [If] I take the wings of the morning, [and] dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;

Contradiction with Jonah 1:3

This verse describes Jonah attempting to flee from God's presence, contradicting Psalms 139:9 which implies there's no escaping God's reach.

Jonah 1:3: But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.

Contradiction with Job 34:21-22

These verses suggest that God's eyes are upon the ways of man and no darkness can hide from Him, highlighting the inescapability mentioned in Psalms 139:9.

Job 34:21-22: For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:24

This verse states God fills heaven and earth and questions if anyone can hide in secret places, contradicting the notion of escaping from Psalms 139:9.

Jeremiah 23:24: Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.
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