Job 18:10 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that bad people might find themselves caught in hidden traps when they are doing wrong things. It is like saying that if someone is not careful, they might get into trouble they didn't see coming.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:3

This verse speaks about God delivering from the snare, which contradicts with Job 18:10 that implies entrapment.

Psalm 91:3: Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, [and] from the noisome pestilence.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:9-10

These verses assure protection and no harm, opposing Job 18:10's theme of inevitable danger.

Psalm 91:9-10: Because thou hast made the LORD, [which is] my refuge, [even] the most High, thy habitation;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:26

This verse suggests that the Lord will be your confidence and keep your foot from being caught, contrary to Job 18:10's notion of being trapped.

Proverbs 3:26: For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:8

The verse discusses the righteous being delivered from trouble, contradicting the entrapment idea in Job 18:10.

Proverbs 11:8: The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse promises God's help and support, contradicting the implication of being ensnared in Job 18:10.

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.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

It states that if God is for us, who can be against us, opposing the notion of entrapment in Job 18:10.