Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 13:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 13:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 13:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, Job is asking God to stop punishing him and to take away his fear. He wants to talk to God without being scared.

Job 13:21: Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse encourages fearlessness and assures God's support, contrasting with Job's request for God to withdraw His hand.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse promises God will never leave nor forsake, opposing Job's plea for God to remove His presence.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 139:7

This suggests God's omnipresence and constant presence, contrasting with Job's wish for removal of God's hand.

Psalm 139:7: Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?

Contradiction with Romans 8:35

This speaks about nothing separating us from God's love, contradicting Job's desire for God to take away His hand.

Romans 8:35: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? [shall] tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:3

This verse discusses God's everlasting love, which contradicts Job's request for separation.

Jeremiah 31:3: The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. [of...: Heb. from afar] [with lovingkindness...: have I extended lovingkindness unto thee]
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