Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 22:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 22:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 22:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means he's asking God to stay close because he feels scared and alone and needs help. He believes that only God can help him when nobody else can.

Psalms 22:11: Be not far from me; for trouble [is] near; for [there is] none to help. [none...: Heb. not a helper]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse states that God will never leave nor forsake you, whereas Psalms 22:11 expresses a plea for God not to be far from the speaker.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse reassures that God is with you and should alleviate fear, while Psalms 22:11 conveys a feeling of abandonment.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

The promise of God's constant presence contrasts with the request in Psalms 22:11 for God not to be distant.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Jesus promises to be with believers always, contrasting with the notion of God being far away in Psalms 22:11.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
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