Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 18:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 18:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 18:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God sent out arrows and lightning to scare and scatter the enemies, showing that God is powerful and can protect people from danger. David wants us to know that God is like a superhero who helps and keeps us safe when we are in trouble.

Psalms 18:14: Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them.

Contradiction with Psalms 46:9

This verse talks about God making wars cease and breaking the weapons, contrasting with the idea of God shooting arrows in Psalm 18:14.

Psalms 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse blesses peacemakers and seems to contradict the imagery of warfare in Psalm 18:14.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Describes God as a judge bringing peace among nations, contrasting with the martial imagery.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with James 3:18

Talks about peace and righteousness, contrasting with the warfare implied in Psalm 18:14.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Encourages living peaceably with all men, which contrasts the aggressive action in Psalm 18:14.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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