Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 29:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 29:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 29:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Job, this verse means that he was once an important and respected leader in his town. People listened to him, and he had an important special seat at the city gate where leaders would gather.

Job 29:7: When I went out to the gate through the city, [when] I prepared my seat in the street!

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

While Job 29:7 reflects a time of honor and respect for Job, Proverbs 16:18 cautions that pride goes before destruction, implying that a high status can lead to downfall.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Job 29:7 speaks of Job in a position of prominence and respect, whereas James 4:6 emphasizes that God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble, suggesting a different perspective on social status and humility.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

Job 29:7 shows Job as wise and respected, yet 1 Corinthians 1:27 states that God chooses the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, highlighting a potential inversion of worldly values.

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;
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