Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 11:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 11:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 11:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Job, Zophar the Naamathite speaks up in the story. He thinks Job might have done something wrong and wants to give his own advice.

Job 11:1: Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,

Contradiction with Job 11:4-5

Zophar criticizes Job, suggesting he should realize his faults, but Job 42:7 indicates that Zophar did not speak what was right about God, as Job did.

Job 11:4-5: For thou hast said, My doctrine [is] pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.

Contradiction with Job 11:2-3

Zophar implies that Job's words require correction, yet James 1:19 suggests being slow to speak and quick to listen, which Zophar doesn't do.

Job 11:2-3: Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? [full...: Heb. of lips]

Contradiction with Job 11:6

Zophar claims Job's suffering is less than he deserves, which contradicts with Job 1:1, 8 where God describes Job as upright and blameless, indicating he doesn’t deserve such suffering.

Job 11:6: And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that [they are] double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee [less] than thine iniquity [deserveth].

Contradiction with Job 11:14-15

Zophar assumes Job has hidden sin to repent from for restoration, contradicting the assertion in Job 1:1 of Job's integrity and righteousness.

Job 11:14-15: If iniquity [be] in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.

Contradiction with Job 11:20

Zophar speaks of the hopeless fate for the wicked, assuming Job falls into this category, while Job 42:10-12 shows that Job is ultimately restored, contradicting Zophar's belief.

Job 11:20: But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope [shall be as] the giving up of the ghost. [they shall...: Heb. flight shall perish from them] [the giving...: or, a puff of breath]
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