Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 16:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 16:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 16:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Job, this means that Job feels very sad and tired because of his many troubles. His thin and wrinkled face shows everyone how much he is hurting inside.

Job 16:8: And thou hast filled me with wrinkles, [which] is a witness [against me]: and my leanness rising up in me beareth witness to my face.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse implies that all things, including suffering, work together for good, which contradicts Job's perception of his suffering as purely negative.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:6

This verse suggests that God's chastening is a sign of love and care, contrasting with Job's view of his affliction as something negative.

Hebrews 12:6: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

Contradiction with James 1:2-3

These verses describe trials as a source of joy and spiritual growth, opposing Job's complaint about his situation.

James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

This verse teaches that God's grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in weakness, contradicting Job's lamentation of physical and emotional affliction.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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