Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 1:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 1:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 1:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse shows that Job faced another terrible event, where bad people took away his camels and hurt his workers, leaving only one person to tell him what happened. It's part of the story that shows how Job lost everything.

Job 1:17: While he [was] yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. [fell: Heb. rushed]

Contradiction with Genesis 50:20

This verse speaks of God using evil for good, while Job 1:17 describes an act of destruction by the Chaldeans without a redemptive outcome implied in the verse itself.

Genesis 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:12

This verse suggests that it shall be well with those who fear God, yet Job 1:17 shows a righteous person facing severe misfortune.

Ecclesiastes 8:12: Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his [days] be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:21

This verse claims that evil pursues sinners, contrasting with Job 1:17 where a righteous man, Job, suffers from evil acts.

Proverbs 13:21: Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:19

This verse promises deliverance from afflictions for the righteous, while Job 1:17 illustrates the onset of Job's trials.

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

Contradiction with James 1:12

This verse speaks of blessing for enduring temptation, whereas Job 1:17 does not show immediate blessing or relief after temptation.

James 1:12: Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse assures that all things work together for good to those who love God, contrary to the sudden and unexplained loss Job experiences in Job 1:17.

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.
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