Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 29:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 29:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 29:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is saying that he took care of people who didn't have much, like a good dad would, and if there was something he didn't understand, he tried hard to figure it out. Christians might see this as a lesson to be kind and helpful to others and to work hard to understand what's right.

Job 29:16: I [was] a father to the poor: and the cause [which] I knew not I searched out.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:27

Job claims to be a helper to the needy, but this verse suggests those who do not help the poor will be cursed, implying Job might not have fulfilled this fully.

Proverbs 28:27: He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

Job claims to be a father to the poor, but Jesus tells the rich to give everything to the poor, suggesting more extreme compassion for the poor than Job may describe.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with James 2:15-16

While Job helped the poor, this verse criticizes those who merely say good words without actions, questioning if Job’s declared actions were sufficient or comprehensive.

James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

Contradiction with 1 John 3:17

Job presents himself as generous, but this verse challenges those who have the world’s goods and refuse to give, perhaps questioning if Job’s help was absolute.

1 John 3:17: But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
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