Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 18:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 18:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 18:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means that when God shows his power, even the deep waters and the bottom of the earth become visible. It's like when God speaks, amazing things happen that show how strong He is.

Psalms 18:15: Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.

Contradiction with Genesis 9:11

This verse promises that there will not be another flood to destroy all flesh, whereas Psalms 18:15 implies a turbulent event involving waters.

Genesis 9:11: And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:9

Similar to Genesis 9:11, this verse assures that God will not cover the earth with floodwaters again, contradicting the image of upheaval in Psalms 18:15.

Isaiah 54:9: For this [is as] the waters of Noah unto me: for [as] I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.

Contradiction with Genesis 8:21

It mentions God's promise not to curse the ground again or destroy all living beings as He did with the flood, contrasting with the depiction of chaos in Psalms 18:15.

Genesis 8:21: And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart [is] evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. [a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction] [for the imagination: or, through the imagination]

Contradiction with Exodus 34:7

This verse speaks about God's mercy and forgiveness, contrasting with the destructive imagery in Psalms 18:15.

Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].

Contradiction with Psalms 104:9

States boundaries were set for waters so they would not again cover the earth, which contradicts the opening of water passages mentioned in Psalms 18:15.

Psalms 104:9: Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.
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