Job 26:14 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of the Book of Job, Job is saying that we can only see a small part of all the amazing things God does, like looking at tiny pieces of a big puzzle. Even though we hear a little bit about how powerful God is, it’s really hard for us to understand just how strong and mighty He truly is.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

Job 26:14 speaks to the incomprehensible and awesome power of God, while Genesis 1:31 depicts God's creation as "very good," highlighting its completeness and order, potentially downplaying the unknowable vastness suggested in Job.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

Job 26:14 suggests humans can't fully grasp God's power, while Exodus 33:20 provides a concrete limit ("no man shall see me and live").

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Contrasts the notion of human comprehension with God's ways and thoughts being higher, as Job 26:14 suggests subtlety of God’s power already known with humans.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 1:20

Implies that God's invisible qualities have been clearly seen and understood through creation, possibly suggesting more human comprehension than Job 26:14 declares.

Romans 1:20: For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: [so...: or, that they may be]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:10

Indicates that God reveals deep things to us by His Spirit, suggesting a level of understanding beyond the "parts" mentioned in Job 26:14.

1 Corinthians 2:10: But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:2

Speaks about the future revelation of God and seeing Him as He is, implying eventual full understanding contrary to Job 26:14's suggestion of limited grasp.