Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 29:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 29:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 29:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that Job helped people who couldn't see by being their eyes and he helped people who couldn't walk by being their feet. He was very kind and took care of others who needed support.

Job 29:15: I was eyes to the blind, and feet [was] I to the lame.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

Explains that God has chosen the foolish things to shame the wise, contradicting Job 29:15 where wisdom and guidance are self-attributed.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Instructs to trust in the Lord and not rely on one's understanding, contradicting Job 29:15 where Job speaks of his own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Curses those who trust in man and make flesh their strength, contradicting Job 29:15 where reliance on human ability is highlighted.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

States that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contradicting Job 29:15 in which Job mentions his own righteousness and leadership.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Romans 12:16

Advises to not be wise in one's own conceits, contrasting with Job 29:15’s depiction of Job as a source of wisdom and justice.

Romans 12:16: [Be] of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. [condescend...: or, be contented with mean things]

Paradox #1

Job 29:15 may present a moral conflict if it is seen as highlighting an ideal of helping others that some find difficult to achieve consistently. People might struggle with always being supportive or providing assistance to those in need, leading to a feeling of inadequacy or failure to live up to these moral standards.

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