Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 22:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 22:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 22:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, who wrote this Psalm, he is asking God to save him from danger and protect his special and beloved life from harmful enemies. He trusts that God can keep him safe and take care of him.

Psalms 22:20: Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. [my darling: Heb. my only one] [power: Heb. hand]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

This verse suggests not to fear those who can kill the body but cannot kill the soul, whereas Psalms 22:20 is a plea to God for deliverance from physical danger.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with John 10:28

This verse speaks of eternal security given by Jesus, implying no danger, contrasting with Psalms 22:20's request for rescue from imminent physical threat.

John 10:28: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.

Contradiction with Romans 8:35

This verse says nothing can separate us from the love of Christ, even physical peril, whereas Psalms 22:20 expresses fear of physical harm.

Romans 8:35: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? [shall] tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse emphasizes God giving a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not fear, in contrast to the fear expressed in Psalms 22:20.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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