Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 37:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 37:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 37:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, God controls the lightning and makes it flash all over the world. This shows that God is very powerful and can reach every corner of the earth.

Job 37:3: He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth. [lightning: Heb. light] [ends: Heb. wings]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:11-12

These verses describe God not being in the wind, but rather found in a still small voice, whereas Job 37:3 describes His presence with thunder.

1 Kings 19:11-12: And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; [but] the LORD [was] not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; [but] the LORD [was] not in the earthquake:

Contradiction with Exodus 19:16-18

These verses portray God's presence as descending in fire and smoke on Mount Sinai, differing from the thunderous voice in Job 37:3.

Exodus 19:16-18: And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that [was] in the camp trembled.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

This verse encourages being still to know God, contrasting with the loud presence described in Job 37:3.

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.
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