Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 39:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 39:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 39:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse is talking about a bird, the ostrich, which can't fly but can run very fast. It means that even though she can't fly, she is so speedy that she makes a horse and rider seem slow.

Job 39:18: What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:11-12

These verses indicate God's care and protection for His creation, whereas Job 39:18 describes the ostrich as lacking wisdom despite divine creation.

Psalm 91:11-12: For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:26

This verse states that God provides for the birds, implying value and care, contrasting Job 39:18 which portrays the ostrich as neglectful.

Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

Contradiction with Luke 12:24

This passage emphasizes the value of birds to God, whereas Job 39:18 points out the ostrich's lack of wisdom and care for her young.

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 104:27-28

These verses describe God providing for all creatures, contradicting the depiction in Job 39:18 that suggests a lack of instinct in the ostrich.

Psalm 104:27-28: These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give [them] their meat in due season.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

This verse asserts that everything God made was "very good," which contrasts with Job 39:18 where the capabilities of the ostrich seem flawed.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could arise from the perception of fairness or justice. The verse might be seen as highlighting how some creatures seem to lack wisdom or understanding yet still thrive or succeed, which could be interpreted as inconsistent with the idea of a just world where success is linked to merit or wisdom. This could create tension for those believing that morality and success are always directly connected.

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