Job 22:15 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse is asking if you've noticed the bad path that naughty people have walked on. It reminds us to be careful and not follow in the footsteps of those who do wrong things.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:18

This verse states that the path of the just is as the shining light, suggesting a positive path rather than the old way which Eliphaz describes as negative in Job 22:15.

Proverbs 4:18: But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

Contradiction with Psalm 16:11

This verse talks about God showing the path of life, contradicting the notion of following an old path that is condemned.

Psalm 16:11: Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:21

This verse indicates that God will guide you in the right path, opposing the idea of continuing on an old, wrong path.

Isaiah 30:21: And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This [is] the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:16

This verse encourages seeking the old paths, where the good way is, contradicting the negative implication of following old paths in Job 22:15.

Jeremiah 6:16: Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where [is] the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk [therein].

Contradiction with Matthew 7:14

This verse describes the narrow path leading to life, contrasting with the negative view of the old path mentioned in Job 22:15.

Matthew 7:14: Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. [Because: or, How]

Contradiction with John 14:6

Jesus states He is the way, suggesting a new path, contrary to the doom implied by Eliphaz concerning old paths in Job 22:15.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with Psalm 1:6

The psalm speaks of the way of the righteous being known to the LORD, opposing Eliphaz's view that the old paths are paths of wickedness.

Psalm 1:6: For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.