Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 18:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 18:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 18:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this means that a strong person might lose their strength because they are very hungry, and bad things could happen to them easily. It is a way to show that even powerful people can have hard times.

Job 18:12: His strength shall be hungerbitten, and destruction [shall be] ready at his side.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 16:11

Unlike Job 18:12, which implies impending doom, this verse encourages seeking strength from the Lord continuously.

1 Chronicles 16:11: Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

This verse speaks of God's provision and care, contrasting the scarcity and misfortune described in Job 18:12.

Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

This verse promises that God will supply all needs, contradicting the lack found in Job 18:12.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-33

Encourages trust in God's provision, which opposes the sense of deprivation in Job 18:12.

Matthew 6:31-33: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

The Lord as a shepherd implies lack of nothing, in contrast to the impending lack in Job 18:12.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

God promises not to forsake, unlike the abandonment implied in Job 18:12.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Romans 8:32

Emphasizes God's willingness to give, contrary to Job 18:12's theme of taking away.

Romans 8:32: He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Offers assurance of strength and help, contradicting the weakness suggested in Job 18:12.

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 John 10:10

Speaks of having life abundantly, opposing the loss indicated in Job 18:12.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

Highlights grace and strength in weakness, which is the opposite of the despair in Job 18:12.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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