Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 31:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 31:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 31:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, this verse means that doing wrong things is like breaking important rules, and it would be like saying "no" to the God who is in charge. It's really important to follow God's rules because it's like saying "yes" to God who takes care of everything.

Job 31:28: This also [were] an iniquity [to be punished by] the judge: for I should have denied the God [that is] above.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Job 31:28 suggests idolatry is an iniquity, while Exodus 20:3 commands explicitly to have no other gods, emphasizing the prohibition of idolatry.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:19

Job 31:28 sees regarding the sun or moon as a sin, whereas Deuteronomy 4:19 warns against worshipping celestial bodies.

Deuteronomy 4:19: And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, [even] all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. [divided: or, imparted]

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:9

Job 31:28 suggests idolatry is a crime, while Isaiah 44:9 calls idol makers to nothingness, ridiculing the practice.

Isaiah 44:9: They that make a graven image [are] all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they [are] their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. [delectable: Heb. desirable]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:5

Job 31:28 refers to idolatry as punishable, whereas Jeremiah 10:5 highlights the futility and powerlessness of idols.

Jeremiah 10:5: They [are] upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also [is it] in them to do good.

Contradiction with Romans 1:25

Job 31:28 implies guilt in idol worship, whereas Romans 1:25 describes the exchange of truth for worshipped creation, highlighting humanity's error.

Romans 1:25: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. [more: or, rather]

Paradox #1

Job 31:28 might present a contradiction or inconsistency in the context of monotheism and idolatry. This verse deals with worship or devotion to celestial bodies, which could be seen as conflicting with the belief in worshiping only one God. The contradiction arises when such actions are considered an offense against God, despite their presence in other ancient cultures.

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