Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 13:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 13:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 13:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, this verse is asking if people should say wrong or mean things and lie while pretending to speak for God. It teaches that even when trying to defend God, we should always be honest and kind.

Job 13:7: Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him?

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, while Job 13:7 suggests speaking deceitfully or lying for God might be possible or justified.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Commands not to lie to one another, contradicting the idea of speaking deceitfully for God mentioned in Job 13:7.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-17

The Lord hates a lying tongue, in contrast to the implication in Job 13:7 of speaking deceitfully for God.

Proverbs 6:16-17: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Instructs putting away lying and speaking truth to neighbors, which contradicts speaking deceitfully as suggested in Job 13:7.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

The commandment against bearing false witness goes against what is mentioned in Job 13:7 about deceit.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in that verse could be the issue of speaking dishonestly or defending a cause with falsehoods. It challenges the idea of maintaining integrity and speaking truthfully, especially in matters concerning faith and representation of divine will. This could be seen as inconsistent with the broader biblical message that emphasizes honesty and truth.

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