Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 37:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 37:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 37:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that we should listen carefully to God's voice and the amazing sounds He makes. It reminds us that God is very powerful and important, and we should pay attention to Him.

Job 37:2: Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound [that] goeth out of his mouth. [Hear...: Heb. Hear in hearing]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12

This verse depicts God speaking in a "still small voice," which contrasts with Job 37:2, where God's voice is described as a "sound" or "noise."

1 Kings 19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

This verse advises to "be still," suggesting a peaceful, quiet assurance of God's presence, contrasting with the loud voice mentioned in Job 37:2.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Genesis 3:8

Depicts God walking in the garden in the "cool of the day," a gentle interaction, whereas Job 37:2 describes a powerful, roaring noise.

Genesis 3:8: And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. [cool: Heb. wind]

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:15

Emphasizes "quietness and confidence," presenting a calm presence of God in contrast to the turbulent sound in Job 37:2.

Isaiah 30:15: For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Asserts, "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit," suggesting God's power in subtlety rather than the thunderous manifestation alluded to in Job 37:2.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]
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