Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 22:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 22:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 22:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, this verse means that sometimes people feel very scared and lost, like they're in the dark or under a lot of water, and it's hard to see the good things around them. It reminds us that during tough times, we might feel overwhelmed, but we are not alone.

Job 22:11: Or darkness, [that] thou canst not see; and abundance of waters cover thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

This verse speaks of the Lord as a light and salvation, implying safety, whereas Job 22:11 refers to darkness and flood, implying danger.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

This verse promises comfort in the presence of danger or darkness, contradicting the overwhelming darkness described in Job 22:11.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with John 8:12

Jesus refers to Himself as the light of the world, opposing the notion of being consumed by darkness as in Job 22:11.

John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Contradiction with Isaiah 60:1

This verse speaks of light coming and glory rising, which contradicts the presence of darkness mentioned in Job 22:11.

Isaiah 60:1: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. [shine...: or, be enlightened; for thy light cometh]

Contradiction with 1 John 1:5

Declares God as light with no darkness at all, contradicting the notion of overwhelming darkness in Job 22:11.

1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
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