Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 13:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 13:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 13:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is saying to God, "You can call me, and I will answer, or let me talk, and please answer me back." It shows that Job wants to have a conversation with God and hear from Him.

Job 13:22: Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer thou me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

While Job 13:22 presents God expecting a response, Isaiah 41:10 speaks of God offering reassurance and not expecting a rebuttal.

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 James 1:5

Job 13:22 involves waiting for God to respond, but James 1:5 offers the assurance that God gives wisdom liberally without reproach.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:15

Job 13:22 discusses God possibly reproving, whereas Psalm 91:15 assures of deliverance and honor without confrontation.

Psalm 91:15: He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I [will be] with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Contrasts with the tone of waiting in Job 13:22 by promising that asking will result in receiving directly.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with John 14:13

Suggests immediate action upon request, contrasting Job 13:22's implication of an awaited answer or challenge.

John 14:13: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
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