Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 37:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 37:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 37:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, we cannot fully understand or see how great God is because He is incredibly powerful, fair, and just, and He won't hurt us unfairly. It's like knowing someone is super strong and good, even if we can't see or figure out everything they do.

Job 37:23: [Touching] the Almighty, we cannot find him out: [he is] excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7

Job 37:23 describes God as beyond our understanding, yet these verses explain God's nature as merciful and gracious.

Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Contradiction with Psalm 145:8-9

Job 37:23 emphasizes God's justice and power while these verses highlight His goodness, mercy, and compassion towards all His works.

Psalm 145:8-9: The LORD [is] gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. [of great...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Job 37:23 describes God as unattainable and mysterious, but these verses assert that God’s ways and thoughts are higher than ours, suggesting some level of knowability.

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

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23

Contrasts with Job 37:23 by focusing on God's steadfast love and renewability of His mercies, instead of only His unsearchable power.

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