Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 1:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 1:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 1:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, Job was very sad and hurt because of all the bad things happening to him, so he tore his clothes and shaved his head to show his sadness. Even though he felt this way, he still chose to show love and respect to God by bowing down to pray.

Job 1:20: Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, [mantle: or, robe]

Contradiction with Job 3:1

Job curses his day, which contrasts with his earlier act of worship.

Job 3:1: After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.

Contradiction with Job 2:9

Job's wife suggests cursing God, contradicting Job's act of worship and submission.

Job 2:9: Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:1

Celebrates life's end, contrary to Job's reverent despair in his trials.

Ecclesiastes 7:1: A good name [is] better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 21:25

Ahab's actions are depicted as evil, opposing Job's righteousness in adversity.

1 Kings 21:25: But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up. [stirred...: or, incited]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:14

Jeremiah curses his birth, conflicting with Job's initial submission to God.

Jeremiah 20:14: Cursed [be] the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed.

Contradiction with Psalm 73:3

Expresses envy towards the wicked, opposing Job's continued integrity.

Psalm 73:3: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:24

Saul disobeys God through fear, whereas Job worships amidst loss.

1 Samuel 15:24: And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.

Contradiction with Genesis 4:5-8

Cain turns to violence due to rejection, unlike Job's continued faithfulness.

Genesis 4:5-8: But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:9

Woe to those who strive against their maker, contrasting with Job's submission.

Isaiah 45:9: Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! [Let] the potsherd [strive] with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?

Contradiction with Numbers 11:10-15

Moses despairs under burden, conflicting with Job's act of worship.

Numbers 11:10-15: Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2-4

Prophet questions God's justice, while Job initially reveres God despite suffering.

Habakkuk 1:2-4: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!
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