Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 27:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 27:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 27:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to scholars who study the book of Job, Job keeps telling his story because he wants to explain his feelings and experiences. He is sharing his thoughts to help people understand what he is going through.

Job 27:1: Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, [continued: Heb. added to take up]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse advises letting your communication be 'Yea, yea; Nay, nay,' suggesting straightforwardness in speech, which contrasts with Job's prolonged discourse.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 1:26

This verse states that if anyone seems religious and does not bridle their tongue, their religion is vain, contrasting Job's long vow of righteousness.

James 1:26: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Advises not to boast about tomorrow, while Job confidently claims his integrity will be vindicated.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

States that there is not a just man upon earth that doeth good and sinneth not, which contradicts Job's claim to righteousness.

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

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

Advises against boasting of wisdom, might, or riches, which contrasts with Job's self-justifying speech.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
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