Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 27:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 27:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 27:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to traditional interpretations, Job is saying that even if a person gathers wealth, it will eventually be given to good and honest people. This means that being fair and kind is more important than just having a lot of money.

Job 27:17: He may prepare [it], but the just shall put [it] on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:26

God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to those who please Him, but sinners gather wealth only to eventually give it to those who please God, aligning with divine justice instead of a sinner's intentions.

Ecclesiastes 2:26: For [God] giveth to a man that [is] good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to [him that is] good before God. This also [is] vanity and vexation of spirit. [in his...: Heb. before him]

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, whereas a sinner's wealth is stored up for the just, directly opposing the notion of a sinner's hoarded wealth remaining with them.

Proverbs 13:22: A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:8

Those who accrue wealth through usury and unjust gain will end up gathering it for those who will show mercy to the poor, counteracting the permanence of the wicked's riches.

Proverbs 28:8: He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. [unjust...: Heb. by increase]

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

The rich are warned of misery as their hoarded wealth will decay, suggesting a futility and divinely destined loss of their stored riches.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].

Contradiction with Luke 12:20-21

The parable of the rich fool whose life is demanded while he plans to store up goods, contrasts with the futility and temporary possession of earthly wealth.

Luke 12:20-21: But God said unto him, [Thou] fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? [thy...: Gr. do they require thy soul]

Paradox #1

Job 27:17 could present a contradiction if interpreted as suggesting that the wicked accumulate wealth only for it to benefit others deemed righteous. The inconsistency arises because it might seem unfair that the efforts of one person, regardless of their morality, could be entirely appropriated by another based solely on virtue, challenging ideas of fairness and individual recompense.

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