Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 30:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 30:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 30:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Job is saying that young people are laughing at him now, even though he wouldn't have let their dads watch over his sheepdogs before. He feels sad because those who used to look up to him are making fun of him.

Job 30:1: But now [they that are] younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock. [younger...: Heb. of fewer days than I]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse, which instructs to honor parents and elders, contradicts Job 30:1 where Job complains about being mocked by younger people, implying a lack of respect for elders.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:29

This verse highlights the beauty of old men and the glory of youth, which contrasts with Job 30:1 where the younger men show no respect for Job's aged wisdom and experience.

Proverbs 20:29: The glory of young men [is] their strength: and the beauty of old men [is] the gray head.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:32

This verse commands to rise before the elderly and honor them, contradicting Job 30:1 as Job is disrespected by younger men.

Leviticus 19:32: Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:1

This verse advises not to rebuke an elder, but rather entreat him as a father, which contrasts Job 30:1 where Job is mocked by the younger generation.

1 Timothy 5:1: Rebuke not an elder, but intreat [him] as a father; [and] the younger men as brethren;
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