Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 33:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 33:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 33:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, God can speak to people through dreams when they are asleep. This means that even when we are sleeping, God can show us important things.

Job 33:15: In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;

Contradiction with Numbers 12:6

Job 33:15 mentions God speaking in dreams, while Numbers 12:6 states that God makes Himself known through visions to prophets.

Numbers 12:6: And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, [I] the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, [and] will speak unto him in a dream.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 3:5

In 1 Kings 3:5, God appears to Solomon in a dream and grants him a request, suggesting direct communication rather than the indirect or mysterious manner implied in Job 33:15.

1 Kings 3:5: In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:6

This verse indicates that God did not answer Saul through dreams, casting doubt on the claim of consistent divine communication through dreams as suggested in Job 33:15.

1 Samuel 28:6: And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:25-27

These verses caution against false dreams, which can mislead and contradict the assertion in Job 33:15 that dreams are a reliable means of divine communication.

Jeremiah 23:25-27: I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:3

Suggests dreams come from a multitude of business, implying that they may not always be messages from God, contrasting with Job 33:15's implication of divine communication through dreams.

Ecclesiastes 5:3: For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice [is known] by multitude of words.

Contradiction with Zechariah 10:2

States that dreams can be deceiving, suggesting a contradiction to the idea in Job 33:15 that God speaks through dreams.

Zechariah 10:2: For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because [there was] no shepherd. [idols: Heb. teraphims] [were...: or, answered that, etc]
← Job 33:14
Share
Job 33:16 →
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.