Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 15:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 15:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 15:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that a person who does wrong will feel very scared and upset, just like a soldier who is facing a big and strong army getting ready to fight. Christians understand that doing wrong can bring big worries and fear.

Job 15:24: Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid; they shall prevail against him, as a king ready to the battle.

Contradiction with Psalm 9:9

This verse describes the Lord as a refuge for the oppressed, suggesting protection rather than being overtaken by trouble and anguish.

Psalm 9:9: The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. [a refuge: Heb. an high place]

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

This verse states that God is a very present help in trouble, contrasting with the overwhelming fear depicted in Job 15:24.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse reassures that God is with us, offering strength and help, contradicting the sense of despair in Job 15:24.

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 John 16:33

Jesus says we may have peace and cheer in Him despite tribulations, opposing the fear and anguish mentioned in Job 15:24.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

This verse declares that we are more than conquerors through Christ, contrasting with the overwhelming anguish in Job 15:24.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

These verses describe being troubled but not in despair, which contradicts the consuming fear described in Job 15:24.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9: [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair; [in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:7

This verse promises the peace of God to guard our hearts, opposing the distress described in Job 15:24.

Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse says perfect love casts out fear, conflicting with the dread described in Job 15:24.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
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