Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 18:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 18:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 18:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God spoke loudly like a thunderstorm from the sky, and when He did, there were big, icy hailstones and fiery coals coming down. This shows that God is very powerful and can use nature to show His strength.

Psalms 18:13: The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail [stones] and coals of fire.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12

Contradicts by describing God's presence in a "still small voice" rather than thunder.

1 Kings 19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:11

Describes God's presence not in great wind, earthquake, or fire, contradicting the display of power in thunder.

1 Kings 19:11: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; [but] the LORD [was] not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; [but] the LORD [was] not in the earthquake:

Contradiction with Job 38:1

Contradicts by presenting God speaking from a whirlwind, not thunder.

Job 38:1: Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Suggests God's ways are beyond human understanding, contrasting the tangible display of thunder.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Indicates that God's power is not by might nor strength, but by His Spirit, which contrasts with thunder's might.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

Contradiction with Revelation 5:5

Describes Christ's victory as overcoming through sacrifice rather than displays of might like thunder.

Revelation 5:5: And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

Paradox #1

Psalms 18:13 mentions God producing thunder, which could be seen as inconsistent with the scientific explanation of thunder as a result of lightning during storms. Science attributes thunder to natural atmospheric processes, not direct divine action.

Paradox #2

Psalms 18:13 mentions God using thunder as a means of communication or expression of power. A possible contradiction might arise if one considers the portrayal of God as loving and gentle, conflicting with the depiction of Him using loud, potentially frightening natural phenomena. Some might see this as inconsistent with the idea of a benevolent deity.

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