Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 29:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 29:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 29:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that God was like a shining light guiding Job and helping him see clearly even when things were dark or difficult. It shows how Job felt protected and helped by God in tough times.

Job 29:3: When his candle shined upon my head, [and when] by his light I walked [through] darkness; [candle: or, lamp]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:14

This verse suggests that the wise and the fool share the same fate, implying that light or guidance, like that which Job mentions, does not provide differing outcomes.

Ecclesiastes 2:14: The wise man's eyes [are] in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:19

This verse states that the way of the wicked is as darkness, which could be seen to contradict the idea of divine light illuminating one's path as in Job 29:3.

Proverbs 4:19: The way of the wicked [is] as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.

Contradiction with Isaiah 50:10

This verse questions those who walk in darkness without light, which can be seen to contradict the idea that God's presence always provides illumination.

Isaiah 50:10: Who [is] among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh [in] darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.

Contradiction with Amos 5:18

This verse warns against desiring the day of the Lord, which is described as darkness and not light, contradicting the notion of divine light in Job 29:3.

Amos 5:18: Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end [is] it for you? the day of the LORD [is] darkness, and not light.

Contradiction with John 12:35

Jesus warns that those who walk in darkness do not know where they are going, which implies at times, despite divine presence, darkness can prevail on one's path.

John 12:35: Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
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