Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 34:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 34:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 34:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, God is always fair and does not do bad things or make wrong decisions. He can always be trusted to do what is right and good.

Job 34:12: Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

This verse shows God changing His mind about bringing harm, which contradicts the idea of God's unchanging and perfect justice.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Contradiction with Genesis 6:6

This verse suggests God regrets His creation, implying an error, which contrasts with the notion of divine justice in Job 34:12.

Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

Contradiction with Psalm 44:23-24

These verses depict God as inattentive and seemingly unjust, conflicting with Job 34:12's depiction of God's righteousness.

Psalm 44:23-24: Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast [us] not off for ever.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2-4

Habakkuk questions God's apparent tolerance of injustice, in opposition to the assertion of God's unwavering justice in Job 34:12.

Habakkuk 1:2-4: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 24:1

This verse attributes actions to God that lead to negative consequences for His people, raising questions about His just nature.

2 Samuel 24:1: And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be the idea that God does no wrong or injustice, which might conflict with people's experiences of suffering and injustice in the world. Some might find it difficult to reconcile the belief in a just and good God with the existence of unfairness and pain in life.

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