Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 36:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 36:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 36:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this means that Job has been acting like people who do bad things, and now he is facing the consequences or punishments that usually happen to those people. It's a way to explain why Job is having such a hard time.

Job 36:17: But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold [on thee]. [take...: or, should uphold thee]

Contradiction with Psalm 103:10

Unlike Job 36:17, which implies judgment against one's wrongdoing, Psalms emphasizes God's mercy and not dealing with us according to our sins.

Psalm 103:10: He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

This verse contradicts Job 36:17 by affirming that there is no condemnation for those in Christ, whereas Job 36:17 speaks of judgment.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21

This verse offers a chance of redemption for the wicked if they turn from their sins, in contrast to the inevitable judgment mentioned in Job 36:17.

Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Unlike Job 36:17, which focuses on judgment, James highlights the triumph of mercy over judgment.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with John 5:24

This verse assures believers that they have passed from death to life and will not face judgment, contrary to the message of inevitable judgment in Job 36:17.

John 5:24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
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