Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 19:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 19:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 19:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, Job feels like God is very angry with him and is treating him like an enemy. This makes Job sad because he thinks he has done nothing wrong.

Job 19:11: He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as [one of] his enemies.

Contradiction with Psalm 145:8

This verse describes God as gracious and full of compassion, contrasting with the depiction of God's wrath in Job 19:11.

Psalm 145:8: The LORD [is] gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. [of great...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32

These verses affirm that the Lord does not cast off forever and He has compassion, contradicting Job's perception of being irrevocably rejected by God.

Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with James 5:11

This verse highlights the patience and mercy of the Lord, which contradicts Job 19:11's description of God kindling His wrath against Job.

James 5:11: Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

This verse states that God is love, which contradicts the idea of divine wrath against Job.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Paradox #1

Job 19:11 could be seen as conflicting with the idea of a loving and just God. In this verse, Job feels that God is angry with him and treating him as an enemy. This seems inconsistent with the belief that God is always fair and compassionate, particularly toward those who are faithful. It raises questions about why a good God would allow suffering or appear hostile to a righteous person like Job.

Paradox #2

Job 19:11 could be seen as having a contradiction because it portrays God as being angry with Job and treating him as an enemy despite Job's righteousness and suffering. This contradicts the idea of a just and loving God who rewards the righteous and punishes the wicked, creating tension between justice and the suffering of the innocent.

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