Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 18:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 18:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 18:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, people who hear about what happened to him will be very surprised and scared, just like those who lived with him were afraid. It's as if the story of the tough times he went through will make everyone feel worried.

Job 18:20: They that come after [him] shall be astonied at his day, as they that went before were affrighted. [went...: or, lived with him] [were...: Heb. laid hold on horror]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse offers comfort and assurance of God's presence and strength, while Job 18:20 suggests dread and astonishment at destruction.

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 8:28

This verse speaks of all things working together for good for those who love God, contrary to the calamity and terror described in Job 18:20.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

This verse expresses fearlessness and comfort even in the darkest situations, which contradicts the fear and horror highlighted in Job 18:20.

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 Jeremiah 29:11

This verse promises a hopeful future and peace, which stands in stark contrast to the desolation and horror found in Job 18:20.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with John 14:27

This verse offers peace and not fear, directly opposing the fear and astonishment in Job 18:20.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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