Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 1:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 1:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 1:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, even though many bad things happened to Job, he did not do anything wrong or blame God. Job stayed good and trusted God.

Job 1:22: In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. [charged...: or, attributed folly to God]

Contradiction with James 1:13

Job 1:22 states that Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing, while James 1:13 suggests God cannot be tempted by evil nor tempts anyone, implying God does not cause harm, whereas Job experienced suffering.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

Job 1:22 indicates Job did not accuse God of wrongdoing, yet Isaiah 45:7 suggests God creates both peace and evil, implying He might be responsible for suffering.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:38

Job 1:22 states Job refrained from blaming God for his troubles, but Lamentations 3:38 suggests both good and evil come from God's mouth, implying God could be seen as a source of calamity.

Lamentations 3:38: Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?

Contradiction with Amos 3:6

Job 1:22 asserts Job did not charge God with wrongdoing, whereas Amos 3:6 suggests that when disaster strikes a city, God has caused it, implying God might be responsible for Job's suffering.

Amos 3:6: Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done [it]? [be afraid: or, run together?] [the LORD...: or, shall not the LORD do somewhat?]
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