Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 20:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 20:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 20:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author, Job, this verse means that bad people will feel the consequences of their wrong actions, like getting hurt by a snake's poison. It is a way of saying that doing wrong things will lead to bad results.

Job 20:16: He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall slay him.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:13

This verse talks about treading upon the serpent and dragon, suggesting power and triumph over them, in contrast to Job 20:16, which speaks of a serpent's poison causing harm.

Psalm 91:13: Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. [adder: or, asp]

Contradiction with Mark 16:18

This verse assures that believers will take up serpents and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them, contradicting the harm depicted in Job 20:16.

Mark 16:18: They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

Contradiction with Luke 10:19

This verse grants authority to tread on serpents, indicating protection from harm, which contradicts the negative impact of serpent poison in Job 20:16.

Luke 10:19: Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict in that verse could be the notion of punishment or suffering seemingly being doled out as a form of justice. This can be confusing because it conflicts with the idea of a loving and forgiving God. For some, it raises questions about why bad things happen to people and the nature of divine justice.

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