Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 13:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 13:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 13:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Job is saying that God will save him because God does not like people who pretend to be good but are not really good. Job trusts God because he is honest and true in his heart.

Job 13:16: He also [shall be] my salvation: for an hypocrite shall not come before him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:8

This verse suggests the righteous is delivered out of trouble, unlike in Job 13:16 where the implication would be maintaining integrity despite suffering.

Proverbs 11:8: The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:12-13

The verse indicates that it will be well with those who fear God, contradicting the implication of suffering in Job's assertion of purity in Job 13:16.

Ecclesiastes 8:12-13: Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his [days] be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12

This verse states that those who live godly will face persecution, contrasting with the expectation of deliverance implied in Job 13:16.

2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:19

This suggests the righteous will face many afflictions, reflecting a different outcome than what Job hopes for in Job 13:16.

Psalm 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:1-2

This verse indicates the righteous is taken away from evil, suggesting a peaceful end unlike the ongoing struggle Job experiences.

Isaiah 57:1-2: The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth [it] to heart: and merciful men [are] taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come]. [merciful...: Heb. men of kindness, or, godliness] [from...: or, from that which is evil]
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