Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 29:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 29:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 29:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, when people listened to him, they said kind things about him, and when they saw him, they knew he was a good person. This means Job was respected and well-liked by others.

Job 29:11: When the ear heard [me], then it blessed me; and when the eye saw [me], it gave witness to me:

Contradiction with Luke 6:26

While Job 29:11 speaks of being blessed and approved by others, Luke 6:26 warns against receiving approval from everyone, indicating that universal approval might be suspect.

Luke 6:26: Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

Contradiction with John 15:18-19

Job 29:11 highlights a positive reputation, whereas John 15:18-19 states that being hated by the world is a sign of alignment with Christ.

John 15:18-19: If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:11-12

Job 29:11 mentions being blessed by others, but Matthew 5:11-12 suggests that being reviled for righteousness is a blessing.

Matthew 5:11-12: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]

Contradiction with 1 John 3:13

In contrast to Job 29:11, where others give blessings, 1 John 3:13 tells believers not to be surprised if the world hates them.

1 John 3:13: Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
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