Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 29:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 29:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 29:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means Job is describing a time when he was very happy and blessed, with everything going really well in his life. It's like saying he had more than enough of all the good things, and his life was super nice and smooth.

Job 29:6: When I washed my steps with butter, and the rock poured me out rivers of oil; [me: Heb. with me]

Contradiction with Job 14:1

Describes life as full of trouble, contrasting Job 29:6's depiction of abundance and ease.

Job 14:1: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:11

Emphasizes the vanity and futility of wealth and labor, opposing Job's portrayal of prosperity.

Ecclesiastes 2:11: Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all [was] vanity and vexation of spirit, and [there was] no profit under the sun.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:5

Highlights the fleeting nature of riches, which contrasts with the enduring abundance in Job 29:6.

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]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Advises against storing earthly wealth, which contradicts the wealth and prosperity described in Job 29:6.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 6:24

Warns of woes to the rich, contrasting with the positive imagery of richness in Job 29:6.

Luke 6:24: But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.
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