Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 22:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 22:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 22:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, this verse means that if you do the right things and follow God, you will have so much wealth that it will be like having piles of gold everywhere, just like there are lots of rocks by a stream. It’s like saying you’ll have everything you need and more if you trust in God.

Job 22:24: Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the [gold] of Ophir as the stones of the brooks. [as dust: or, on the dust]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises not to lay up treasures on earth, contrary to the directive of laying up gold as dust.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

This verse warns against covetousness and emphasizes that life does not consist of possessions, which contradicts the value placed on wealth in Job 22:24.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:5

This verse discusses the fleeting nature of riches, contrasting the positive view of wealth accumulation in Job 22:24.

Proverbs 23:5: Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for [riches] certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. [set...: Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9

This verse states that those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and harmful desires, contradicting the encouragement to trust in wealth as in Job 22:24.

1 Timothy 6:9: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:28

This verse claims that those who trust in their riches will fall, contrasting with the implied security of wealth in Job 22:24.

Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
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