Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 22:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 22:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 22:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christians, this verse shows that it's important to be kind and share with people who are tired and hungry. God wants us to help others by giving them food and water when they need it.

Job 22:7: Thou hast not given water to the weary to drink, and thou hast withholden bread from the hungry.

Contradiction with Job 31:19-20

Job asserts that he provided for the needy, contradicting the accusation in Job 22:7.

Job 31:19-20: If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering;

Contradiction with Isaiah 58:7

This verse emphasizes the importance of providing food and clothing to the needy, contrasting with the claim in Job 22:7 that Job did not.

Isaiah 58:7: [Is it] not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? [cast...: or, afflicted]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:7

Highlights the righteousness of providing for the hungry and clothing the naked, suggesting that Job would not have been righteous had he neglected these, as alleged in Job 22:7.

Ezekiel 18:7: And hath not oppressed any, [but] hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment;

Contradiction with Matthew 25:35-36

Jesus praises those who provide food and clothing to others, highlighting the contradiction with Job being accused of not doing so in Job 22:7.

Matthew 25:35-36: For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:9

Blesses those who give bread to the poor, which contrasts with the accusation in Job 22:7 that Job withheld it.

Proverbs 22:9: He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. [He that...: Heb. Good of eye]
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