Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 16:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 16:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 16:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job feels like he is being attacked from all sides and hurt very badly, like archers are shooting arrows at him. He thinks God is letting this happen, and it makes him very, very sad and upset.

Job 16:13: His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:19

While Job 16:13 talks about Job's destruction by God's arrows, Psalm 34:19 assures deliverance from afflictions by the Lord.

Psalm 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Job 16:13 suggests God is against Job, whereas Romans 8:31 states that if God is for us, no one can be against us.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Job 16:13 reflects suffering and despair, but Jeremiah 29:11 promises a hopeful future planned by God.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

Job feels targeted by God’s wrath, while 1 John 4:8 teaches that God is love.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23

Job 16:13 implies relentless suffering, whereas Lamentations 3:22-23 highlights God's mercies and compassion.

Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
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