Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 34:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 34:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 34:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, God is always good and will never do anything wrong or bad. God is perfect and never makes mistakes.

Job 34:10: Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, [that he should do] wickedness; and [from] the Almighty, [that he should commit] iniquity. [men...: Heb. men of heart]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8

This verse suggests God can change His mind about doing evil, which contrasts with Job 34:10's assertion of God's non-participation in wickedness.

Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

God claims to create evil in this verse, contradicting Job 34:10, which says God does not do wickedness.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Amos 3:6

This verse suggests that evil in a city can be attributed to the Lord, contrasting the notion in Job 34:10 of God's detachment from wicked acts.

Amos 3:6: Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done [it]? [be afraid: or, run together?] [the LORD...: or, shall not the LORD do somewhat?]

Paradox #1

Job 34:10 talks about God's nature being free from injustice or wrongdoing. A potential contradiction could arise if one views certain biblical stories where God allows or enacts suffering or punishment as unjust. This could create a conflict for readers trying to reconcile these actions with the idea that God does no wrong.

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