Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 31:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 31:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 31:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is saying he did not try to hide anything bad he did, like Adam tried to hide after making a mistake in the garden. Christians understand this to mean that it's important to be honest and not hide when we do something wrong.

Job 31:33: If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom: [as Adam: or, after the manner of men]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13

This verse states that whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, contradicting Job 31:33 where Job talks about hiding his transgressions.

Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

This verse says if we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves, contradicting Job 31:33 where Job implies innocence by mentioning not hiding his iniquity.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Contradiction with Psalm 32:5

This verse emphasizes acknowledging sin and not hiding iniquity, contrasting with Job 31:33 which discusses hiding transgressions.

Psalm 32:5: I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.

Contradiction with James 5:16

This verse encourages confessing sins to one another, which is contrary to the idea of hiding iniquity mentioned in Job 31:33.

James 5:16: Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:1

This verse describes the righteous as bold as a lion, contrasting with the hiding of sin implied in Job 31:33, where hiding is seen as a sign of guilt.

Proverbs 28:1: The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
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