Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 10:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 10:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 10:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that if someone does something wrong, God will see it and remember it, and He will not just ignore or let go of the bad thing that was done. It shows how Job feels worried that any mistakes he makes will not be forgiven by God.

Job 10:14: If I sin, then thou markest me, and thou wilt not acquit me from mine iniquity.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

This verse states that if we confess our sins, God is faithful to forgive and cleanse us, contradicting Job 10:14 which implies that God would not acquit iniquity.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 86:5

This verse describes God as forgiving and ready to pardon, which contradicts Job 10:14's assertion that God would not acquit transgressions.

Psalm 86:5: For thou, Lord, [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

It suggests that God will abundantly pardon the wicked if they repent, contradicting Job 10:14's tone of unavoidability of God's judgment.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Contradiction with Micah 7:18

This verse emphasizes God’s delight in mercy and forgiveness, contrary to Job 10:14’s implication of God holding sins against a person.

Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:12

God promises to remember sins no more, contradicting Job 10:14's indication of God keeping transgressions in mind.

Hebrews 8:12: For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be the idea of being punished or watched by God despite trying to live a good life. It raises the question of whether it's fair for someone to be constantly judged and possibly punished even when they strive to do right or avoid sin. This can seem inconsistent with the idea of a forgiving or understanding deity.

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