Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 36:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 36:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 36:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Job, this verse means that we should be careful not to do bad things, even when we have hard times, because choosing to do wrong is not the best way to deal with problems. Instead, it is better to handle tough situations by doing good and making the right choices.

Job 36:21: Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:11

This verse advises not to despise the chastening of the Lord, while Job 36:21 suggests avoiding iniquity amidst affliction.

Proverbs 3:11: My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

Contradiction with James 1:2

This verse encourages believers to consider trials as joy, conflicting with Job 36:21's caution against choosing iniquity during affliction.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:5-6

These verses suggest that God's discipline should not be resisted, contrasting with Job 36:21's warning to avoid iniquity.

Hebrews 12:5-6: And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:12-13

These verses encourage rejoicing in trials, contradicting Job 36:21's advice to not fall into sin due to affliction.

1 Peter 4:12-13: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

Contradiction with Psalm 94:12

This verse blesses those whom God disciplines, which differs from Job 36:21's caution about sinning during hardship.

Psalm 94:12: Blessed [is] the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;
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