Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 33:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 33:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 33:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, Elihu is telling Job that he has heard Job's words with his own ears. Elihu wants Job to know that he is listening carefully to what he has been saying.

Job 33:8: Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of [thy] words, [saying], [hearing: Heb. ears]

Contradiction with Psalm 44:21

While Job 33:8 suggests Job claims innocence with his words, Psalm 44:21 acknowledges God's ability to discern secrets of the heart, implying that Job's claims can still be untrue.

Psalm 44:21: Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

Job 33:8 suggests Job maintains his innocence, but Ecclesiastes 7:20 states there is not a just man who does good and never sins, contradicting Job's claim.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

Job 33:8 allows for Job's claim of purity, yet Romans 3:23 asserts that all have sinned, indicating Job cannot be completely without fault.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

Job 33:8 records Job denying wrongdoing, but 1 John 1:8 mentions that claiming to have no sin is self-deception.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
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