Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 17:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 17:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 17:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is asking God to make a promise to help him and is wondering who will support him in his troubles. He wants someone trustworthy to make an agreement with him.

Job 17:3: Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who [is] he [that] will strike hands with me?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord with all your heart, contrasting with Job 17:3 where Job seeks a pledge from God, indicating a lack of full trust.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse encourages believers to fear not, for God is with them, whereas Job 17:3 reflects Job's feeling of abandonment and the need for security from God.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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