Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 37:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 37:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 37:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Job, this verse shows us that sometimes people feel confused or in the dark when talking to God because they don't know what to say. It teaches that it's okay to ask for help in figuring out the right words.

Job 37:19: Teach us what we shall say unto him; [for] we cannot order [our speech] by reason of darkness.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:11

This verse suggests that humans can understand the things of God through the Spirit, which contradicts Job 37:19's implication of human inability to speak to God or understand His ways.

1 Corinthians 2:11: For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses emphasize the vast difference between God's thoughts and ways compared to humans, supporting rather than contradicting the incomprehensibility implied in Job 37:19, but showing a difference in nuanced understanding.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:3

This verse suggests that God invites people to call on Him and promises to reveal great and mighty things that are hidden, which contrasts with the theme of unknowability in Job 37:19.

Jeremiah 33:3: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. [mighty: or, hidden]

Contradiction with James 1:5

James encourages asking God for wisdom, indicating that God provides understanding to those who seek it, contradicting the view that humans cannot present or perceive God's wisdom as implied by Job 37:19.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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