Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 1:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 1:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 1:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this means that we come into the world with nothing and leave with nothing, and that God is in control of what we have. Even if things are taken away, we should still thank God and trust Him.

Job 1:21: And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:19

This verse suggests that wealth is a gift from God, contradicting the notion in Job 1:21 that everything taken was also given by God.

Ecclesiastes 5:19: Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse states that every good gift is from above, highlighting that only God provides, whereas Job 1:21 states both giving and taking away are God’s actions.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:2

This verse promises blessings for obedience, suggesting a cause-and-effect relationship, contradicting Job 1:21's acceptance of loss as arbitrary.

Deuteronomy 28:2: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

This verse suggests the righteous will not be forsaken, contradicting Job's acceptance of personal loss in Job 1:21.

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 Matthew 5:45

This verse states that God sends the sun and rain on the just and unjust alike, not specifically taking away from the righteous as Job 1:21 interprets.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse could be in the acceptance of suffering and loss as part of a divine plan. Some might see this viewpoint as conflicting with the idea of a loving and just deity, questioning why a benevolent power would allow or inflict suffering. Others may struggle with the notion of remaining faithful or thankful in the face of such personal loss and adversity.

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