Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 77:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 77:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 77:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Psalms, when God made thunder and lightning in the sky, it was very powerful and loud, so much that the whole earth seemed to shake. This shows how strong and mighty God is.

Psalms 77:18: The voice of thy thunder [was] in the heaven: the lightnings lightened the world: the earth trembled and shook.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12

Contradicts by depicting God's presence in a "still small voice" rather than the loud, earthquaking presence in Psalms 77:18.

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 1 Kings 19:11

Contradicts by emphasizing God was not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, unlike Psalms 77:18 which associates God with such forces.

1 Kings 19:11: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; [but] the LORD [was] not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; [but] the LORD [was] not in the earthquake:

Contradiction with Job 4:16

Contradicts by presenting God's presence as a quiet and subtle encounter, not involving the vivid imagery of storms as in Psalms 77:18.

Job 4:16: It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image [was] before mine eyes, [there was] silence, and I heard a voice, [saying], [there...: or, I heard a still voice]

Contradiction with Matthew 12:19

Contradicts by describing Jesus' approach as not causing a loud outcry, opposing the loudness of God's presence in Psalms 77:18.

Matthew 12:19: He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Contradicts by emphasizing that success comes not by might nor by power, contrasting the mighty and powerful imagery of God's voice in Psalms 77:18.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

Paradox #1

The description of thunder and lightning as the voice and arrows of God might conflict with modern scientific explanations of weather. Science explains thunder and lightning as natural phenomena resulting from the electrical discharges in the atmosphere, not as divine actions.

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