Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 30:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 30:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 30:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Job, this verse means that Job felt overwhelmed and attacked, like a big wave crashing over him. He was very sad and felt like everything was going wrong for him.

Job 30:14: They came [upon me] as a wide breaking in [of waters]: in the desolation they rolled themselves [upon me].

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse suggests that pride comes before destruction, which contradicts Job 30:14, where destruction is depicted as overwhelming without mention of pride preceding it.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

This verse promises that no weapon formed against you will prosper, which contradicts Job 30:14's depiction of overwhelming destruction succeeding.

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 91:7

This verse describes a thousand falling at one’s side but the faithful being unharmed, contrary to Job 30:14’s imagery of being overtaken by destruction.

Psalm 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of plans to prosper and not harm, promising hope and a future, contrasting with the destructive imagery in Job 30:14.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This New Testament verse states that all things work together for good for those who love God, differing from the destructive invasion described in Job 30:14.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:10

This verse asserts that the name of the Lord is a strong tower and the righteous run into it and are safe, conflicting with the lack of protection in Job 30:14.

Proverbs 18:10: The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. [safe: Heb. set aloft]

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

In this verse, even in the presence of the darkest valley (shadow of death), there is comfort and protection, unlike the unmitigated destruction in Job 30:14.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13

This verse reassures that God provides a way out of temptation, which contradicts the overwhelming invasion imagery of Job 30:14.

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 Psalm 46:1-2

These verses describe God as a refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble, which conflicts with the destructive overflow described in Job 30:14.

Psalm 46:1-2: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse promises renewed strength to those who hope in the Lord, in contrast to the utter overwhelm and destruction in Job 30:14.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
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