Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 29:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 29:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 29:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is saying that he was once very strong and full of life, like a tree with roots near water and branches covered with dew. This means he felt happy and blessed because everything was going well for him.

Job 29:19: My root [was] spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch. [spread...: Heb. opened]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Contradicts by advising against laying up treasures on earth, while Job 29:19 describes the notion of stability and prosperity from earthly sources.

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

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:14

Contradicts by declaring all works under the sun, including prosperity, to be vanity and vexation of spirit.

Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with James 4:14

Contradicts the idea of long-lasting prosperity due to life's transient and unpredictable nature.

James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:5

Contradicts by warning that riches and prosperity can quickly disappear like an eagle flying toward heaven.

Proverbs 23:5: Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for [riches] certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. [set...: Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon]
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