Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 19:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 19:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 19:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job feels that God has allowed his life to become very difficult, like being trapped in a net. He is trying to understand why these bad things are happening to him.

Job 19:6: Know now that God hath overthrown me, and hath compassed me with his net.

Contradiction with Job 34:12

Declares that God will not do wickedly or pervert justice, contradicting Job's claim that God has wronged him.

Job 34:12: Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 32:4

Describes God's work as perfect and all His ways as judgment, indicating His justice, which contradicts Job's accusation.

Deuteronomy 32:4: [He is] the Rock, his work [is] perfect: for all his ways [are] judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right [is] he.

Contradiction with Psalm 145:17

States that the Lord is righteous in all His ways and holy in all His works, countering Job's assertion of being wronged by God.

Psalm 145:17: The LORD [is] righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. [holy: or, merciful, or, bountiful]

Contradiction with Romans 9:14

Asks rhetorically if there is unrighteousness with God and answers, "God forbid," opposing the notion of God wronging someone.

Romans 9:14: What shall we say then? [Is there] unrighteousness with God? God forbid.

Contradiction with James 1:13

Affirms that God does not tempt anyone with evil, contrasting Job's belief that God has dealt unjustly with him.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in Job 19:6 could be seen in the idea that Job feels wronged by God, believing that God has caused his suffering unjustly. This could conflict with the belief that God is always just and good, raising questions about why a just God would allow or cause such suffering for a righteous person.

Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.