Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 36:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 36:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 36:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, God is very strong and smart, and He cares about everyone. God never looks down on anyone.

Job 36:5: Behold, God [is] mighty, and despiseth not [any: he is] mighty in strength [and] wisdom. [wisdom: Heb. heart]

Contradiction with Psalm 5:5

This verse describes God as someone who hates all workers of iniquity, which contradicts the idea of God being mighty and not despising any.

Psalm 5:5: The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. [in...: Heb. before thine eyes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

These verses list things the Lord hates, indicating God does despise certain actions and people, contrary to Job 36:5, which says He does not despise any.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Malachi 1:3

States God hated Esau, suggesting God does indeed have objects of His disdain, which contradicts Job 36:5.

Malachi 1:3: And I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his heritage waste for the dragons of the wilderness.

Contradiction with Romans 9:13

Echoing Malachi 1:3, this verse reiterates God's hatred for Esau, contradicting the notion of God not despising anyone.

Romans 9:13: As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.

Contradiction with Hosea 9:15

God expresses hatred towards the wickedness of Israel, showing He can despise certain people, contradicting Job 36:5.

Hosea 9:15: All their wickedness [is] in Gilgal: for there I hated them: for the wickedness of their doings I will drive them out of mine house, I will love them no more: all their princes [are] revolters.

Paradox #1

The verse could seem to present a contradiction because it mentions both the greatness of God and the care for the unworthy or those considered insignificant. This might seem inconsistent with other parts of scripture that emphasize God's justice and punishment for the wicked, raising questions about how a just God can show care for those who are not righteous.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction in Job 36:5 is that it describes God as powerful and just, but the Book of Job overall deals with the suffering of a righteous person, which might seem unfair or inconsistent with a just and powerful God. This could lead to questions about why bad things happen to good people if God is truly just and mighty.

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