Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 18:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 18:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 18:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, this verse means that bad things will scare the person from all around, making them jump up in fear. It describes how trouble can surprise and frighten someone, causing them to feel nervous and worried.

Job 18:11: Terrors shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet. [drive: Heb. scatter]

Contradiction with Psalm 91:5

This verse assures that those who trust in God will not fear terror during the night, contrasting Job 18:11's depiction of constant terror.

Psalm 91:5: Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; [nor] for the arrow [that] flieth by day;

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse suggests believers are given a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not fear, opposing the idea of being surrounded by terrors in Job 18:11.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse explains that perfect love drives out fear, which conflicts with the description of fear on every side in Job 18:11.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

This verse conveys that even in the darkest valley, fear is mitigated by God's presence, contrasting the pervasive terror described in Job 18:11.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse offers reassurance of God's presence and help, which contrasts with the description of relentless terror in Job 18:11.

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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