Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 34:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 34:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 34:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, God can take away the power of strong, important people and give it to others. This shows that God has control over who is in charge and can change things when He wants to.

Job 34:24: He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead. [number: Heb. searching out]

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse contradicts by suggesting that God gives wisdom and is willing to share it with those who ask, whereas Job 34:24 implies decisive actions without explaining or offering wisdom.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:45

This verse describes God as impartial, allowing the sun and rain on both just and unjust, in contrast to the seemingly arbitrary removal of the mighty in Job 34:24.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

This verse highlights how God chooses the weak and foolish to shame the strong and wise, which contradicts the emphasis on removing and overpowering the mighty in Job 34:24.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:11

It suggests delayed judgment and contrasts the swift action against rulers seen in Job 34:24.

Ecclesiastes 8:11: Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

Paradox #1

This verse might raise questions about the fairness of divine justice, as it suggests that God can remove rulers without explanation. People might see a contradiction in the idea of a just and loving God allowing sudden changes in leadership without clear reasons, potentially causing harm to those governed. This could conflict with the belief in a fair and transparent divine plan.

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