Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 34:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 34:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 34:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse is like saying, "If you are able to understand, please listen carefully to what I am about to say." It reminds us to pay attention and learn from wise words.

Job 34:16: If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:5

This verse suggests that evil men do not understand judgment, while Job 34:16 calls for understanding in those who hear God's judgment.

Proverbs 28:5: Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8

This verse highlights that God's thoughts and ways are not like human thoughts and ways, which presents a contrast to Job 34:16's call for humans to deeply understand divine governance.

Isaiah 55:8: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

This verse suggests that the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, contrasting with Job 34:16's appeal to human wisdom and understanding in perceiving God's justice.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

This conveys that God's judgments are unsearchable and His paths beyond tracing, contradicting the idea in Job 34:16 that one should strive to understand divine justice.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17

This verse indicates that no one can fully comprehend what God does, conflicting with Job 34:16's expectation for the listener to have understanding.

Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

This verse states that a natural person does not accept things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, which contrasts with Job 34:16's appeal to human understanding.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
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