Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 1:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 1:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 1:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Job, this verse is about a messenger telling Job that a big fire from the sky came down and burned all his sheep and the people taking care of them. The messenger was the only one who survived to tell Job what happened.

Job 1:16: While he [was] yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. [The fire...: or, A great fire]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

Explains that the righteous are not forsaken, while Job 1:16 describes destruction coming upon a righteous man.

Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:3

States the Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish, contrasting with the devastation Job experiences in Job 1:16.

Proverbs 10:3: The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. [the substance...: or, the wicked for their wickedness]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Promises God's protection and strength, contradicting the calamity that befalls Job in Job 1:16.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:26

Highlights God's provision and care, contradicting the loss inflicted in Job 1:16.

Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Asserts that all things work together for good for those who love God, conflicting with the misfortune faced by Job in Job 1:16.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be seen as questioning why a good and faithful person like Job should suffer so greatly. It raises the issue of why bad things happen to good people, which can seem unfair and conflicting with the idea of a just and loving God.

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