Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 15:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 15:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 15:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse talks about a man named Eliphaz asking Job if he thinks he knows more than his friends or understands something they don't. It shows how Eliphaz believes they all have the same knowledge and understanding.

Job 15:9: What knowest thou, that we know not? [what] understandest thou, which [is] not in us?

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:28

This verse states that God has infinite understanding, contrasting Job 15:9 where Eliphaz questions the limits of human knowledge.

Isaiah 40:28: Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, [that] the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? [there is] no searching of his understanding.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

This verse suggests that worldly wisdom is foolishness with God, contrary to the implication in Job 15:9 that human wisdom is noteworthy.

1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

This verse emphasizes boasting in understanding God rather than human wisdom, opposing the challenge posed in Job 15:9 about human insight.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse promises that God gives wisdom generously to all without finding fault, contrasting with the implication in Job 15:9 that humans lack complete wisdom.

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 Proverbs 2:6

This verse claims the Lord gives wisdom, differing from the skepticism of human wisdom in Job 15:9.

Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
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