Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 1:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 1:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 1:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, this verse is about a big windstorm that knocked down a house, and sadly, the people inside the house died except for one person who survived to tell what happened. It's part of a story where Job, a good man, goes through many tough times to test his faith.

Job 1:19: And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. [from...: Heb. from aside, etc]

Contradiction with Psalm 91:11-12

These verses promise protection by angels, contradicting the calamity that befell Job's family.

Psalm 91:11-12: For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:29-31

These verses highlight God's attention to even the smallest details, suggesting divine oversight that contradicts the disaster in Job 1:19.

Matthew 10:29-31: Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. [farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

This verse promises that no weapon formed against you will prosper, conflicting with the destruction that occurred in Job's life.

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.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse assures that all things work together for good, but Job 1:19 describes a tragic event.

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.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21

This verse states that no harm will befall the righteous, conflicting with the calamity faced by Job, who was considered righteous.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 34:7

This verse states that the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and delivers them, contrasting with the disaster that occurred despite Job's faithfulness.

Psalm 34:7: The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
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