Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 1:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 1:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 1:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse shows that Job's children were having a big meal and enjoying spending time together at their oldest brother's house. It sets the scene for something important that is about to happen in the story.

Job 1:13: And there was a day when his sons and his daughters [were] eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:

Contradiction with Psalm 91:10

This verse says no evil will befall you, whereas in Job 1:13, calamity strikes Job's family.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21

It claims that no harm befalls the righteous, which conflicts with the disaster happening to Job in Job 1:13.

Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:19

Although it states the righteous face many troubles, it also promises deliverance, contrasting with the immediate disaster in Job 1:13.

Psalm 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13

Here, it is promised that God will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, yet Job faces immense suffering starting in Job 1:13.

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 Isaiah 54:17

This verse promises no weapon formed against you shall prosper, inconsistent with the destruction indicated in Job 1:13.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
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