Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 16:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 16:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 16:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this means that after some years, Job knows he will die and won't come back. Christians believe this shows Job understanding that life on Earth is temporary.

Job 16:22: When a few years are come, then I shall go the way [whence] I shall not return. [a few...: Heb. years of number]

Contradiction with James 4:14

Explains that life is brief and uncertain, contradicting Job's specific timeline of years passing.

James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:2

States there is a time to be born and a time to die, implying certainty in divine timing as opposed to Job’s uncertainty.

Ecclesiastes 3:2: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up [that which is] planted; [to be...: Heb. to bear]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Advises not to boast about tomorrow, emphasizing the unpredictability of life contrary to Job’s notion of time left.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:27

Questions who can add to their lifespan through worry, implying uncertainty versus the certainty of Job’s time limit.

Matthew 6:27: Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

Contradiction with Psalm 39:4

Requests to know the end and measure of days, acknowledging divine control over lifespan, unlike Job 16:22.

Psalm 39:4: LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it [is; that] I may know how frail I [am]. [how...: or, what time I have here]
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