Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, God told Satan that he could test Job by taking away everything he owns, but he must not hurt Job himself. So, Satan left God and began his plan to test Job.

Job 1:12: And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath [is] in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. [power: Heb. hand]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:13

This verse asks God to not lead us into temptation, which contradicts with Job 1:12 where God allows Satan to test Job.

Matthew 6:13: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse states that God does not tempt anyone, conflicting with the allowance of testing Job in Job 1:12.

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]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13

This verse suggests God will not allow us to be tempted beyond our ability, while Job 1:12 allows Satan to test Job extensively.

1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]

Contradiction with 1 John 4:4

This verse emphasizes that God is greater than the one in the world, seemingly contradicting Job 1:12 where God permits Satan's actions.

1 John 4:4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Paradox #1

Theological questions may arise from the perception that God allows suffering by granting Satan permission to test Job, which can be challenging to reconcile with the belief in a loving and benevolent God. This could lead to discussions about God's role in human suffering and the problem of evil.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction in this verse is the idea of a good and just God allowing suffering to be inflicted on a righteous person. It raises questions about why an innocent person would be tested in such a harsh way and how this aligns with the concept of divine justice and benevolence.

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