Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 22:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 22:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 22:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the writer of this Psalm, he feels surrounded by powerful and scary animals, like bulls, that make him feel small and trapped. This shows how sometimes when we are scared, it can feel like big, strong things are all around us, and we need help.

Psalms 22:12: Many bulls have compassed me: strong [bulls] of Bashan have beset me round.

Contradiction with Psalms 91:13

This verse speaks of treading upon the lion and adder, contrary to being surrounded by strong bulls as described in Psalms 22:12.

Psalms 91:13: Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. [adder: or, asp]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Depicts renewed strength and soaring like eagles, which contrasts the vulnerability implied by being encompassed by strong bulls in Psalms 22:12.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Promises that no weapon formed against shall prosper, contrasting the imagery of being besieged by powerful adversaries in Psalms 22:12.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

Affirms that believers are more than conquerors through Christ, which contrasts with the sense of being overpowered by adversaries in Psalms 22:12.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 4:18

Offers assurance of rescue from every evil deed, which contradicts the feeling of being surrounded by fierce powers in Psalms 22:12.

2 Timothy 4:18: And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve [me] unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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