Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 22:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 22:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 22:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of the book, he is asking God to save him from danger, like being saved from a lion. He believes that God has already heard him and helped him before, just like when magical animals, like unicorns, are around.

Psalms 22:21: Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse highlights human preparation and effort in achieving deliverance, whereas Psalms 22:21 emphasizes divine deliverance through God's intervention.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2

Promises God's presence and safety through difficult circumstances, contrasting with the plea for immediate rescue in Psalms 22:21.

Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:57

Suggests God is near and responsive when called upon, whereas Psalms 22:21 is a plea for God to rescue from peril.

Lamentations 3:57: Thou drewest near in the day [that] I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not.

Contradiction with John 10:28

Offers assurance of eternal security and protection, contrasting the urgency of deliverance sought in Psalms 22:21.

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.
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