Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 28:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 28:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 28:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian interpretations, this verse means that even the places of destruction and death know about God's wisdom and power. They may not fully understand it, but they have heard how great and famous it is.

Job 28:22: Destruction and death say, We have heard the fame thereof with our ears.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse says God gives wisdom liberally to all who ask, contradicting Job 28:22's implication of limited access to wisdom.

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 2:6

This verse notes that the Lord gives wisdom, whereas Job 28:22 suggests that wisdom is hidden.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

This verse emphasizes wisdom as the principal thing to attain, implying it's accessible, unlike Job 28:22.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:23-24

These verses suggest that seeking wisdom is difficult but achievable, in contrast with the view of inaccessible wisdom in Job 28:22.

Ecclesiastes 7:23-24: All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it [was] far from me.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:30

This verse states that Christ is wisdom for believers, which contradicts the secretive nature of wisdom in Job 28:22.

1 Corinthians 1:30: But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
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