Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 17:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 17:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 17:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job feels very sad and thinks that if he waits, he might end up spending forever in a dark, gloomy place like a grave. He is expressing his deep sadness and worries about the future.

Job 17:13: If I wait, the grave [is] mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness.

Contradiction with John 14:2

Job 17:13 speaks about making the grave one's house, while John 14:2 discusses the many mansions prepared in the Father's house, suggesting an eternal home rather than a grave.

John 14:2: In my Father's house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

Contradiction with Philippians 1:23

In Job 17:13, Job resigns to the grave as his home, whereas Philippians 1:23 expresses a desire to depart and be with Christ, indicating a hopeful existence beyond death.

Philippians 1:23: For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:55

Job 17:13 implies a fate of residing in the grave, while 1 Corinthians 15:55 challenges the power of the grave, signaling victory over death.

1 Corinthians 15:55: O death, where [is] thy sting? O grave, where [is] thy victory? [grave: or, hell]

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Job 17:13 describes making the grave a dwelling, contrasting with Revelation 21:4, which promises no more death, implying a future without graves.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:6

Job 17:13 talks about the grave as a lasting abode, unlike Psalm 23:6, which expresses dwelling in the house of the Lord forever, signifying eternal life.

Psalm 23:6: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. [for ever: Heb. to length of days]
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