Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 28:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 28:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 28:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, wisdom is special knowledge that only God knows, and people must look to God to find it. It's like a treasure hidden by God that we need to ask for help to discover.

Job 28:20: Whence then cometh wisdom? and where [is] the place of understanding?

Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6

This verse suggests that wisdom comes from the Lord, indicating an origin, which contradicts Job 28:20 that questions the place of wisdom's origin.

Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse states that God gives wisdom generously to those who ask, implying that its source can be known, contradicting Job 28:20.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:20-21

These verses depict wisdom as openly available, crying out in public spaces, which contrasts with Job 28:20's inquiry about where wisdom can be found.

Proverbs 1:20-21: Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: [Wisdom: Heb. Wisdoms, that is, Excellent wisdom]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:26

It indicates that God gives wisdom to those who please Him, suggesting a clear source, in contrast with the mysterious tone of Job 28:20.

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 Colossians 2:3

This verse states that all the treasures of wisdom are hidden in Christ, providing a specific location for wisdom, contradicting the questioning of wisdom’s place in Job 28:20.

Colossians 2:3: In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. [In whom: or, Wherein]
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