Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 38:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 38:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 38:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Job, God is telling Job to be brave and strong because He is going to ask him some important questions. God wants Job to listen and learn from His wisdom.

Job 38:3: Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. [answer...: Heb. make me know]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse contradicts Job 38:3 by advising reliance on God rather than one's own understanding, whereas Job 38:3 suggests a readiness to answer God, implying a reliance on one's understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:3

This verse emphasizes the importance of humility and becoming like little children to enter the kingdom of heaven, while Job 38:3 calls for a bold and prepared approach to respond to God.

Matthew 18:3: And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse advises being swift to hear and slow to speak, in contrast to Job 38:3 where God instructs Job to prepare and answer promptly.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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