Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 2:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 2:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 2:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, there was another gathering in heaven where God's special angels came to see Him, and Satan, who is a troublemaker, also came to see God. This story shows that God is in charge and knows everything that happens, even when bad people like Satan try to cause problems.

Job 2:1: Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD.

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse contradicts Job 2:1 by stating that God does not tempt any man, whereas Satan's presence among the sons of God in Job 2:1 suggests a test allowed by God.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:14

While Job 2:1 shows Satan appearing before God to test Job, this verse suggests that evil spirits come from God Himself.

1 Samuel 16:14: But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. [troubled: or, terrified]

Contradiction with 1 John 3:8

This verse suggests that the purpose of Jesus was to destroy the works of the devil, contradicting the ongoing presence and activity of Satan in Job 2:1.

1 John 3:8: He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

Contradiction with Revelation 20:10

It declares Satan's final defeat, in contrast to Job 2:1 where Satan is actively engaging with God regarding Job.

Revelation 20:10: And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet [are], and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
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