Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 11:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 11:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 11:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Zophar wishes that God would talk to Job and show him what he has done wrong. He thinks that if God spoke, Job would understand that he needs to change his ways.

Job 11:5: But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee;

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:5

While Job 11:5 suggests that God would reveal certain truths directly, Proverbs 30:5 emphasizes that every word of God is already pure and thus implies there's no need for further revelation.

Proverbs 30:5: Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [pure: Heb. purified]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Job 11:5 suggests God would speak to make His reasoning clear, but Isaiah 55:8-9 highlights that God's ways and thoughts are ultimately beyond human understanding.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:24

Job 11:5 implies divine clarity if God speaks, whereas Ecclesiastes 7:24 states that wisdom and understanding are far off and deeply hidden.

Ecclesiastes 7:24: That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:11

While Job 11:5 suggests God could clarify understanding, 1 Corinthians 2:11 states that no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 2:11: For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

Job 11:5 implies understanding through God's speech, but Romans 11:33 points out the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge as unsearchable and beyond human comprehension.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
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