Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 18:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 18:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 18:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, this verse, often attributed to a friend of Job, suggests that bad things will happen to someone who does wrong, and they will feel sad and lost without any happiness or light in their life. It's a way of saying that being mean or unfair can lead to feeling all alone in the dark.

Job 18:6: The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him. [candle: or, lamp]

Contradiction with Psalm 112:4

Job 18:6 speaks of darkness and a dimmed light, whereas Psalm 112:4 states that light arises for the upright in the darkness, suggesting a positive outcome instead of impending doom.

Psalm 112:4: Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: [he is] gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

Contradiction with John 1:5

Job 18:6 indicates a light being dark in one's tabernacle, whereas John 1:5 declares the light shines in darkness and the darkness doesn't comprehend it, implying light's triumph over darkness.

John 1:5: And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. [comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive]

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:18

Job 18:6 suggests a light being darkened, whereas Proverbs 4:18 describes the path of the just as a shining light that shines more and more unto the perfect day, indicating a progression of increasing light.

Proverbs 4:18: But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

Contradiction with Isaiah 60:1

Job 18:6 states a dark light, whereas Isaiah 60:1 commands to arise and shine, for light has come, presenting a scenario of enlightenment versus darkness.

Isaiah 60:1: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. [shine...: or, be enlightened; for thy light cometh]
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