Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 36:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 36:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 36:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, be careful and listen to God because if you make Him angry, you could be punished, and no amount of money or gifts can save you from that. It's important to do the right thing and make God happy.

Job 36:18: Because [there is] wrath, [beware] lest he take thee away with [his] stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee. [deliver...: Heb. turn thee aside]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:11

Ecclesiastes 8:11 suggests that because a sentence against an evil act is not executed speedily, the hearts of people are fully set to do evil; this implies patience with evil actions, contradicting Job 36:18 which warns against letting anger lead to punishment.

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

One potential contradiction in Job 36:18 could be the idea that suffering or punishment comes as a direct result of wrongdoing. This can conflict with the experiences of many people who suffer despite being good or moral individuals. It raises questions about the fairness and justice of such direct retribution, suggesting a simplistic view that doesn't align with the complexity of real-life situations where good people suffer without having done wrong.

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