Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 31:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 31:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 31:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, Job is saying that if he had a list of all the things he did right, he would proudly carry it and wear it like a king wears a crown. This shows that Job feels confident he has been good and done the right things.

Job 31:36: Surely I would take it upon my shoulder, [and] bind it [as] a crown to me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:2

This verse teaches that with humility comes wisdom, contradicting Job's willingness to display his righteousness as a crown, which may imply pride.

Proverbs 11:2: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse says that whoever exalts themselves will be humbled, which contradicts Job’s expression of elevating his righteousness.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

These verses emphasize boasting only in understanding and knowing God, contradicting Job's idea of boasting in his own righteousness.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse states that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, contradicting Job’s intent to flaunt his righteousness.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Romans 3:27

This verse rejects boasting in works, contradicting Job’s desire to boast of his righteousness as a crown.

Romans 3:27: Where [is] boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
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