Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 28:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 28:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 28:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, wisdom is so special and important that it is worth much more than shiny coral or pretty pearls. It's like saying being wise is more valuable than the most expensive treasures!

Job 28:18: No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom [is] above rubies. [coral: or, Ramoth]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:15

Proverbs 3:15 states that wisdom is more precious than rubies, aligning with the message of Job 28:18 rather than contradicting it.

Proverbs 3:15: She [is] more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

Contradiction with Proverbs 8:11

Proverbs 8:11 also conveys that wisdom is better than rubies, which is consistent with Job 28:18 instead of contradicting it.

Proverbs 8:11: For wisdom [is] better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:26

Matthew 16:26 questions what profit there is if someone gains the world but loses their soul, emphasizing eternal value over material worth, harmonizing with Job 28:18 rather than contradicting it.

Matthew 16:26: For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
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