Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 17:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 17:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 17:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is very sad and tired. He feels weak, like a shadow, because he is going through so much pain and trouble.

Job 17:7: Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members [are] as a shadow. [my members: or, my thoughts]

Contradiction with Psalm 34:5

This verse states that looking unto God can bring radiance and remove shame, which contradicts Job 17:7 where Job's countenance is dim due to suffering.

Psalm 34:5: They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. [were lightened: or, they flowed unto him]

Contradiction with Psalm 119:105

This verse describes God's word as a lamp and light, providing guidance, contrasting with Job 17:7 where Job's path seems dark.

Psalm 119:105: NUN. Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. [lamp: or, candle]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse promises renewed strength for those who trust in the Lord, conflicting with Job 17:7 where Job’s strength appears to be failing.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:16

This verse suggests that while the outer self may waste away, the inner self is renewed, opposing Job 17:7's sense of deteriorating spirit.

2 Corinthians 4:16: For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward [man] is renewed day by day.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse affirms that strength comes from Christ, opposing Job 17:7 where Job feels weak and dispirited.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Psalm 73:26

This verse declares God as the strength of the heart and portion forever, contrasting Job 17:7 where Job laments his frailty.

Psalm 73:26: My flesh and my heart faileth: [but] God [is] the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. [strength: Heb. rock]

Contradiction with James 1:2-4

This passage encourages finding joy in trials for steadfastness, which contradicts the despair expressed in Job 17:7.

James 1:2-4: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Nehemiah 8:10

This verse claims that the joy of the Lord is strength, opposing the idea of diminished strength as expressed in Job 17:7.

Nehemiah 8:10: Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for [this] day [is] holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

Contradiction with Isaiah 35:3-4

These verses encourage strengthening feeble hands and knees, offering hope unlike the hopeless depiction in Job 17:7.

Isaiah 35:3-4: Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
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