Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 39:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 39:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 39:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, God reminds us that sometimes animals forget to protect their eggs or babies, and they might get hurt because life is tough in the wild. It's a way to show that God understands and controls all the little details in the world, even if they seem strange or unfair to us.

Job 39:15: And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:15

This verse highlights the diligence and care of a virtuous woman in providing for her household, contrasting with Job 39:15 where the ostrich is described as neglectful of her eggs.

Proverbs 31:15: She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:8

Emphasizes the responsibility to care for one's family, which contrasts with Job 39:15's depiction of the ostrich's disregard for her offspring.

1 Timothy 5:8: But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. [house: or, kindred]

Contradiction with Luke 12:24

God's care for even the ravens contrasts with Job 39:15, where the ostrich is shown to lack such concern for her eggs.

Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Contradiction with Psalm 127:3

Children are described as a heritage and reward from the Lord, which contradicts Job 39:15's portrayal of the ostrich not valuing her young.

Psalm 127:3: Lo, children [are] an heritage of the LORD: [and] the fruit of the womb [is his] reward.

Contradiction with Isaiah 49:15

Depicts a mother's compassion and care for her child, contrasting with the careless attitude of the ostrich described in Job 39:15.

Isaiah 49:15: Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. [that...: Heb. from having compassion]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in that verse might be seen as highlighting the idea of deliberate neglect or lack of compassion. Some might find it conflicting that a creature would leave something so important unprotected, raising questions about responsibility and care. Others might argue it's an example of nature's harshness or a lesson about trust or the balance of life.

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