Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 30:30

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

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is saying that he feels very sick and in pain, like his skin is dark and his bones feel hot. This shows how sad and hurt he is because of all the bad things happening to him.

Job 30:30: My skin is black upon me, and my bones are burned with heat.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:21

This verse expresses mourning and astonishment for the hurt of the people, implying a cause for distress beyond personal suffering, which contrasts with Job's personal affliction.

Jeremiah 8:21: For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:22

This verse claims a merry heart does good like medicine, contradicting Job's expression of personal grief and physical pain.

Proverbs 17:22: A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. [like: or, to]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16

It advises continual rejoicing, which contradicts Job's expression of suffering and sorrow.

1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with James 5:13

Encourages anyone suffering to pray and find comfort, contrasting with the tone of despair in Job 30:30.

James 5:13: Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

Recommends rejoicing always, which contradicts Job's expression of his distress and sadness.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 1:6

Speaks of rejoicing even in trials, contradicting Job's expression of his deep trouble and lack of joy.

1 Peter 1:6: Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
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