Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 33:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 33:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 33:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, sometimes God lets people feel pain to teach them and help them grow. This pain can make them stronger inside, even if it hurts at first.

Job 33:19: He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong [pain]:

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

This verse speaks of God's grace being sufficient in weakness, whereas Job 33:19 suggests being chastised with pain on the bed.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with James 5:14-15

These verses mention calling the elders for prayer and healing, which contrasts with the notion of being corrected through sickness in Job 33:19.

James 5:14-15: Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Contradiction with Psalm 103:3

This verse praises God for healing diseases, seeming to oppose the idea of enduring pain as correction as noted in Job 33:19.

Psalm 103:3: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:5

This verse refers to being healed by His wounds, which contrasts with the depiction of suffering through physical pain in Job 33:19.

Isaiah 53:5: But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. [wounded: or, tormented] [stripes: Heb. bruise]

Contradiction with Exodus 15:26

Here, God identifies Himself as the healer, contradictory to the concept of enduring affliction as mentioned in Job 33:19.

Exodus 15:26: And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I [am] the LORD that healeth thee.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be about the idea of suffering being used as a form of divine communication or punishment. People might struggle with the concept of a good and loving deity allowing suffering to teach or correct someone, raising questions about justice and benevolence.

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