Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 34:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 34:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 34:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian interpretations, the speaker is asking if someone who doesn't love what is right should be in charge and if it's fair to criticize someone who is truly fair and good. It suggests that only those who love what is right should lead, and it's important to respect those who are just.

Job 34:17: Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? [govern: Heb. bind?]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:9

This verse suggests that God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours, which contrasts with questioning God's justice as in Job 34:17.

Isaiah 55:9: For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Contradiction with Romans 9:14

This verse states that there is no unrighteousness with God, contradicting the implication in Job 34:17 that questioning God's justice might arise.

Romans 9:14: What shall we say then? [Is there] unrighteousness with God? God forbid.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 32:4

This verse declares God's works as perfect and just, which conflicts with the notion of questioning His governance implied in Job 34:17.

Deuteronomy 32:4: [He is] the Rock, his work [is] perfect: for all his ways [are] judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right [is] he.

Contradiction with Psalm 145:17

This verse affirms that God is righteous in all His ways and holy in all His works, opposing any suggestion of injustice as queried in Job 34:17.

Psalm 145:17: The LORD [is] righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. [holy: or, merciful, or, bountiful]

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13

This verse highlights God's pure eyes who cannot behold evil, which contrasts with the implication in Job 34:17 regarding questioning divine justice.

Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be the challenge of understanding how a just and fair God can allow suffering and injustice in the world. It questions the idea that a perfectly just ruler would not allow these things to happen, creating a conflict between the belief in divine justice and the existence of suffering and unfairness.

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