Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 14:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 14:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 14:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that just like water can make rocks wear away, life can be hard and take away people's hopes and dreams. It reminds us that sometimes bad things happen, and it can feel like our hopes are being washed away.

Job 14:19: The waters wear the stones: thou washest away the things which grow [out] of the dust of the earth; and thou destroyest the hope of man. [washest...: Heb. overflowest]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:8

The verse emphasizes the permanence of God's word, which contrasts with the idea of erosion and destruction in Job 14:19.

Isaiah 40:8: The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

Contradiction with Matthew 24:35

This verse states that Heaven and Earth will pass away, but God's words will not, opposing the transience implied in Job 14:19.

Matthew 24:35: Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Contradiction with Psalm 125:1

This verse talks about those who trust in the Lord being as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, contradicting the imagery of erosion in Job 14:19.

Psalm 125:1: [A Song of degrees.] They that trust in the LORD [shall be] as mount Zion, [which] cannot be removed, [but] abideth for ever.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:8

This verse highlights the unchanging nature of Jesus Christ, which stands in contrast to the imagery of change and decay.

Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:2

Even if the earth is removed, we will not fear, which opposes the idea of destruction and fear implied in Job 14:19.

Psalm 46:2: Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [midst...: Heb. heart of the seas]
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