Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 25:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 25:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 25:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Bildad, one of Job's friends, is speaking now. He's trying to help Job understand why things are tough for him.

Job 25:1: Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

While Job 25:1 supports the notion of human imperfection, Ecclesiastes 7:20 explicitly states that "there is not a just man upon earth," which can be seen as a contradiction depending on the interpretation of human righteousness.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Contradiction with James 3:2

This verse reiterates that everyone makes mistakes and sins, which can also be seen as a contrast to the emphasis on human imperfection in Job 25:1.

James 3:2: For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

States that "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God," which emphasizes universal sinfulness, thus aligning or intensifying the concept mentioned in Job 25:1, depending on perspective.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Romans 5:12

This verse asserts that all have sinned through Adam, which supports the universal sinful nature but might contradict the innocent suffering theme found in Job's context.

Romans 5:12: Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: [for that: or, in whom]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:9

Asks rhetorically whether anyone can say they have made their heart pure, echoing the guilt and impurity theme which can contrast with the divine justice argument in Job.

Proverbs 20:9: Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:6

Portrays the straying behavior of humans, highlighting universal sinfulness that might seem contradictory if focusing on individual righteousness.

Isaiah 53:6: All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. [laid...: Heb. made the iniquity of us all to meet on him]
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