Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 2:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 2:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 2:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, God told Satan that he could test Job by making him suffer, but he was not allowed to take Job's life. This shows that even when bad things happen, God is in control and cares about us.

Job 2:6: And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he [is] in thine hand; but save his life. [but: or, only]

Contradiction with James 1:13

Explains that God does not tempt anyone, contradicting the allowance of Job's suffering.

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 Corinthians 10:13

States that God will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear, contrasting with the severe trials Job faced.

1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:13

Instructs prayer for God to lead us not into temptation, contrasting God allowing Satan to test Job.

Matthew 6:13: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Declares no weapon formed against you shall prosper, while Job's experience involved extensive affliction.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:10

Assures that no evil will befall thee, in contrast to the calamities that Job experienced.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Job 2:6 might be that it reflects a situation where a good person's suffering is allowed by a higher power. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of a just and loving higher power who would protect the innocent from harm.

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