Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 33:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 33:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 33:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, God protects people from dangerous and bad things that could hurt them or end their life. He keeps them safe because He cares for them.

Job 33:18: He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword. [from perishing: Heb. from passing]

Contradiction with Psalm 91:10

This verse states that no evil shall befall the believer, contrasting with Job 33:18, which implies the potential for harm and preservation from going to the pit.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:12

It implies that those who fear God will experience well-being, whereas Job 33:18 suggests a scenario of being rescued from near destruction.

Ecclesiastes 8:12: Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his [days] be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

It states that all things work together for good for those who love God, contrasting with the implication of Job 33:18 that adverse events may occur, requiring saving.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:23

This verse indicates that fear of the Lord leads to safety and satisfaction, differing from the perilous situation described in Job 33:18.

Proverbs 19:23: The fear of the LORD [tendeth] to life: and [he that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

Paradox #1

One possible contradiction in Job 33:18 is the idea of divine intervention in preventing death. Some may see a conflict in the notion of a benevolent deity who selectively saves some from death while allowing others to die, raising questions about fairness and the reasons behind such divine decisions.

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