Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 37:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 37:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 37:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, God is so big and powerful that people should respect and be in awe of Him. He doesn't think people who believe they are very wise are extra special, because God's wisdom is much greater.

Job 37:24: Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any [that are] wise of heart.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:7

Proverbs 1:7 emphasizes the fear of the Lord as the beginning of knowledge, contradicting Job 37:24, which implies that God does not regard those who are wise in heart.

Proverbs 1:7: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. [the beginning: or, the principal part]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:13

This verse suggests the blessedness of finding wisdom, which contrasts with Job 37:24's indication that God does not look favorably upon the wise in heart.

Proverbs 3:13: Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding. [that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:12

Ecclesiastes 7:12 describes wisdom as a defense and source of life, opposing Job 37:24's suggestion that God does not honor the wise.

Ecclesiastes 7:12: For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it. [defence: Heb. shadow]

Contradiction with James 1:5

James 1:5 encourages asking God for wisdom, which contradicts the idea in Job 37:24 that God does not regard the wise in heart.

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.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

This affirms the principal value of wisdom, contrasting with Job 37:24's implication of divine disregard for the wise.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
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