Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 34:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 34:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 34:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, God does not give people more problems than they can handle and He is fair, so we should not argue with Him about His decisions.

Job 34:23: For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God. [enter: Heb. go]

Contradiction with Romans 2:6

This verse suggests that God will render to every person according to their deeds, implying a thorough accounting, contrasting with the idea of not requiring further consideration in Job 34:23.

Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

Contradiction with Psalm 62:12

Indicates that God will repay each according to their work, implying detailed judgment is required, which contradicts the directness of decision in Job 34:23.

Psalm 62:12: Also unto thee, O Lord, [belongeth] mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:14

States that God will bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing considered, contrasting with the immediacy suggested in Job 34:23.

Ecclesiastes 12:14: For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether [it be] good, or whether [it be] evil.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:12

Suggests that God weighs actions, implying careful consideration, which contrasts with the implication in Job 34:23 of no further scrutiny needed.

Proverbs 24:12: If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider [it]? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth [not] he know [it]? and shall [not] he render to [every] man according to his works?

Contradiction with Matthew 16:27

Indicates the Son of Man will reward every person according to their works, implying detailed review, contradicting the summary nature of Job 34:23.

Matthew 16:27: For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
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