Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 30:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 30:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 30:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, Job feels that people are making fun of him and using his name as a way to tease or talk poorly about someone going through hard times. It's like when people sing a mean song or say something hurtful about someone who is feeling sad.

Job 30:9: And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:6

While Job 30:9 suggests that Job is mocked by others, Psalm 118:6 says "The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?" implying confidence and lack of concern for human derision.

Psalm 118:6: The LORD [is] on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? [on...: Heb. for me]

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Job 30:9 shows Job as a laughingstock, yet Romans 8:31 says, "If God be for us, who can be against us?" suggesting that with God’s support, one should not be ridiculed or scorned.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Job 30:9 indicates that Job is derided, whereas Isaiah 54:17 states, "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn," implying vindication against mockery.

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 23:4

Job 30:9 expresses Job being made a target of scorn, yet Psalm 23:4 expresses fearlessness and God's protective presence: "I will fear no evil: for thou art with me."

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 2 Corinthians 12:9

Job 30:9 highlights Job's humiliation, contrasting with 2 Corinthians 12:9 which reassures, "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness," suggesting strength rather than scorn in adversity.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:13

Job 30:9 shows Job as being subjected to scorn, whereas Deuteronomy 28:13 promises that you shall be "the head, and not the tail," implying a position of respect rather than derision.

Deuteronomy 28:13: And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do [them]:

Paradox #1

Job 30:9 reflects Job's lament about being mocked and ridiculed by others. The contradiction might arise from the fact that Job was once considered righteous and respected, yet he faces humiliation despite his integrity. This could conflict with the belief that good people should only receive respect and honor, not mockery.

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