Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 19:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 19:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 19:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Job, Job feels very sick and thin, like his bones are sticking to his skin. He says he has barely survived, like he just escaped with the tiniest bit of strength, like the skin of his teeth.

Job 19:20: My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth. [and to: or, as to]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:8

This verse speaks of health and nourishment to the body, in contrast to Job's vivid description of bodily decay and suffering.

Proverbs 3:8: It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. [health: Heb. medicine] [marrow: Heb. watering, or, moistening]

Contradiction with Psalm 23:5

This verse describes being anointed and having abundance, which contradicts Job's depiction of barely clinging to life.

Psalm 23:5: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. [anointest: Heb. makest fat]

Contradiction with Isaiah 58:11

This verse promises guidance and satisfaction in drought, contrasting with Job's depiction of being depleted and desolate.

Isaiah 58:11: And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. [drought: Heb. droughts] [fail: Heb. lie, or, deceive]

Contradiction with Psalm 91:16

The promise of long life and salvation stands in contrast to Job's experience of extreme physical decline.

Psalm 91:16: With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. [long...: Heb. length of days]

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:30

A sound heart is said to be life to the body, contradictory to Job's reflection on his frail and suffering state.

Proverbs 14:30: A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
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