Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 33:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 33:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 33:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that God or a person speaking kindly will not scare or hurt you. Instead, they want to help and be gentle with you.

Job 33:7: Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.

Contradiction with Genesis 3:19

This verse explains that man was formed from dust and will return to dust, emphasizing human mortality, while Job 33:7 assures that Job should not fear God's presence in a conversation.

Genesis 3:19: In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou [art], and unto dust shalt thou return.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:14

This verse presents God as jealous who demands exclusive worship, potentially causing fear, which contrasts with Job 33:7's assurance that Job need not fear.

Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:24

Describes God as a consuming fire and a jealous God, instilling fear, in contrast to the reassurance of no fear in Job 33:7.

Deuteronomy 4:24: For the LORD thy God [is] a consuming fire, [even] a jealous God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:7

States that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, implying fear is foundational, contrary to Job 33:7's claim of fearlessness.

Proverbs 1:7: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. [the beginning: or, the principal part]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:13

Emphasizes fearing God as a duty, which contrasts with Job 33:7's sentiment of not needing to be afraid.

Ecclesiastes 12:13: Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this [is] the whole [duty] of man. [Let...: or, The end of the matter, even all that hath been heard, is]

Contradiction with Isaiah 8:13

Commands to fear God and regard Him as holy, conflicting with the reassurance of Job 33:7 that Job need not be frightened.

Isaiah 8:13: Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and [let] him [be] your fear, and [let] him [be] your dread.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

Advises to fear God because He can destroy both soul and body in hell, which opposes the fearlessness suggested in Job 33:7.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:31

Describes it as frightful to fall into the hands of the living God, suggesting fear, against the reassurance in Job 33:7.

Hebrews 10:31: [It is] a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
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