Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 13:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 13:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 13:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job believes he has done the right things and is sure that he will be found innocent. He trusts that God will see that he is good and fair.

Job 13:18: Behold now, I have ordered [my] cause; I know that I shall be justified.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trust in the Lord rather than relying on one's own understanding, contrasting with Job's assertion of his own preparation and understanding of his case.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

God's thoughts and ways are higher than man's, contrasting with Job's confidence in his justification and understanding.

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

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

The verse highlights the unsearchable judgments and ways of God, in contradiction to Job's belief that he has thoroughly understood and prepared his case.

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!

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:24

This verse says that a man's steps are directed by the Lord, opposing Job's confidence in his ability to direct his own path and justify himself.

Proverbs 20:24: Man's goings [are] of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

This verse highlights that man cannot direct his own steps, contradicting Job's confidence in his self-preparation and righteousness.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
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