Job 26:13 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of the Book of Job, God used His powerful spirit to make the sky beautiful and decorated, and He also made big, twisty creatures. This shows that God is very strong and can create amazing things.

Contradiction with Genesis 2:7

Describes God forming man from the dust directly, possibly conflicting with the portrayal of creation by His spirit in Job 26:13.

Genesis 2:7: And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. [of the dust...: Heb. dust of the ground]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:11

States that God created everything within six days, which does not specify creation by the Spirit as in Job 26:13.

Exodus 20:11: For [in] six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them [is], and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:5

Depicts God creating the heavens and the earth, focusing on His breath giving life, which might seem different from the action of His spirit moving as in Job 26:13.

Isaiah 42:5: Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:

Contradiction with John 1:3

Asserts that all things were made through the Word, presenting a contrast to creation by His spirit mentioned in Job 26:13.

John 1:3: All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

Contradiction with Colossians 1:16

Attributes creation to the Son, highlighting a different aspect of creation than the spirit moving in Job 26:13.

Colossians 1:16: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

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