Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 20:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 20:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 20:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, this verse means that a person who tries to run away from danger will still get hurt by something unexpected. It tells us that we cannot always escape from bad things happening to us.

Job 20:24: He shall flee from the iron weapon, [and] the bow of steel shall strike him through.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:7

Job 20:24 suggests inevitable danger, while this verse promises protection from harm.

Psalm 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21

Job 20:24 implies unavoidable peril, whereas this verse assures no harm will befall the righteous.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Job 20:24 proclaims certain threat, yet this verse declares no weapon formed will prosper against you.

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 Psalm 121:7

Job 20:24 indicates inevitable danger, while this verse promises the Lord will preserve you from all evil.

Psalm 121:7: The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Job 20:24 indicates impending misfortune, whereas this verse assures all things work together for good to them that love God.

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.
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