Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 37:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 37:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 37:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Job, God controls everything that happens on Earth, and everything follows His plans and commands. This means that God is in charge and makes sure everything goes the way He wants.

Job 37:12: And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth.

Contradiction with James 1:17

Job 37:12 implies variability in God's actions, while James states that God does not change or vary.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Job 37:12 suggests randomness in God's works, whereas 1 Corinthians claims God is not the author of confusion but of peace.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Malachi 3:6

Job 37:12 shows God's actions being subject to change, but Malachi explicitly states that God does not change.

Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:8

Job 37:12 reflects changeability in God's actions, while Hebrews declares Jesus Christ is the same always, suggesting consistency.

Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:11

Job 37:12 indicates a changeable direction by God's hands, contrary to Psalms' affirmation of the eternal counsel and steadfast plans of the Lord.

Psalm 33:11: The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. [to all...: Heb. to generation and generation]

Contradiction with Isaiah 14:24

Job 37:12 shows a variability in God's movements, yet Isaiah emphasizes the steadfastness of God's purpose that shall stand.

Isaiah 14:24: The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, [so] shall it stand:

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

Job 37:12 suggests alteration, whereas Numbers assures God does not lie or change His mind like humans do.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23

Job 37:12 implies unpredictability, but Lamentations highlights the unfailing constancy of God's mercies and faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

Job 37:12 indicates fluctuation in God's actions, while 1 Samuel asserts God does not lie or repent, being unchanging.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
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