Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 21:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 21:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 21:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is saying that he is not just complaining to other people but talking to God, and that's why he feels so worried and upset. He's wondering why he should keep feeling troubled if he is speaking directly to God about his problems.

Job 21:4: As for me, [is] my complaint to man? and if [it were so], why should not my spirit be troubled? [troubled: Heb. shortened?]

Contradiction with Job 7:11

Job expresses his intention to speak in the anguish of his spirit, whereas in Job 21:4 he questions if his complaint is to man, implying the insignificance of human complaint to God.

Job 7:11: Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:14

Encourages doing all things without murmuring and disputing, which contrasts with Job's expression of complaint in Job 21:4.

Philippians 2:14: Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

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