Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 28:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 28:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 28:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Job, the verse means that the earth has beautiful treasures like shiny blue stones called sapphires and tiny bits of gold dust. These special things show us how amazing and precious God's creation is.

Job 28:6: The stones of it [are] the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold. [dust...: or, gold ore]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:14-15

These verses suggest that wisdom and understanding are more valuable than silver, gold, and rubies, contradicting Job 28:6 which compares the value of wisdom to precious stones.

Proverbs 3:14-15: For the merchandise of it [is] better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Encourages storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth, contradicting the focus on earthly wealth like sapphires and gold in Job 28:6.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

States that the love of money is the root of all evil, contradicting the implied value of wealth in precious materials in Job 28:6.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

Warns about the corruption and futility of earthly riches, contradicting the idea of valuing earthly treasures as in Job 28:6.

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