Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 34:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 34:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 34:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, this verse means Job is becoming more stubborn because he keeps saying things against God, and he is showing off in front of others.

Job 34:37: For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth [his hands] among us, and multiplieth his words against God.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Job 34:37 speaks of adding rebellion to sin, Matthew 5:44 encourages loving enemies and doing good to those who persecute you, emphasizing forgiveness over rebellion.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with James 4:11

Job 34:37 criticizes adding transgression to sin, whereas James 4:11 advises against speaking evil of one another and judging, focusing on understanding rather than adding sin through judgement.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:8

While Job 34:37 underscores accusation of rebellion, 1 Peter 4:8 highlights that love covers a multitude of sins, contradicting the focus on rebellion by emphasizing forgiveness.

1 Peter 4:8: And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. [shall: or, will]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:12

Job 34:37 deals with accusing rebellion, while Proverbs 10:12 shows love covering all sins, focusing on reconciliation as opposed to dwelling on sin.

Proverbs 10:12: Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

Contradiction with Romans 12:21

The verse in Job implies the addition of sin through rebellion, whereas Romans 12:21 emphasizes overcoming evil with good, offering a path away from increasing sin.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:14-15

Job 34:37 speaks of transgression, while Matthew 6:14-15 emphasizes forgiveness over the continuation of sin and rebellion.

Matthew 6:14-15: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
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