Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 18:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 18:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 18:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse shows that God is very powerful and strong, like a mighty dragon that breathes fire and smoke. It means that nothing can stand against God when He is angry and ready to protect His friends.

Psalms 18:8: There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it. [out of his nostrils: Heb. by his, etc]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12

Describes God in the form of a "still small voice," contrasting with the violent imagery of smoke and fire in Psalms 18:8.

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 John 4:24

States "God is a Spirit," which contrasts with the physical, smoke-breathing imagery of God's anger in Psalms 18:8.

John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

Declares that "God is love," differing from the wrathful, fiery representation in Psalms 18:8.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with James 1:20

Claims "the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God," contradicting the expression of divine anger in Psalms 18:8.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:11

Portrays God as a gentle shepherd, clashing with the fierce imagery described in Psalms 18:8.

Isaiah 40:11: He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young. [that...: or, that give suck]

Paradox #1

The verse describes supernatural events like smoke coming from nostrils and fire from the mouth. Scientifically, this is not consistent with human or natural anatomy, as living beings do not emit smoke or fire. This can be considered a poetic or metaphorical description, rather than a literal, scientific one.

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