Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 23:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 23:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 23:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to one of the authors of the Book of Job, this verse means that Job feels sad because he has to face hard times, and God hasn't stopped these troubles. He wishes that God would protect him from the dark, difficult moments in his life.

Job 23:17: Because I was not cut off before the darkness, [neither] hath he covered the darkness from my face.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

This verse speaks of fearing no evil, while Job 23:17 expresses a sentiment of being troubled by darkness.

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 1 John 4:18

This verse states there is no fear in love and perfect love casts out fear, contrasting with the fear expressed in Job 23:17.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse suggests God provides a spirit of power, love, and sound mind, as opposed to the fear and troubled spirit in Job 23:17.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse advises not to fear due to God's presence, which contradicts Job’s fear of darkness and trouble.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

This verse states that the Lord is a light and salvation—one should not fear—opposite to the sentiment in Job 23:17.

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?
← Job 23:16
Share
Job 24:1 →
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.