Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 3:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 3:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 3:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian interpreters, Job is saying that if he hadn't been born, he would be resting peacefully like someone who is asleep, feeling no pain or sadness. He wishes for a quiet and calm place where he doesn't have to feel hurt anymore.

Job 3:13: For now should I have lain still and been quiet, I should have slept: then had I been at rest,

Contradiction with Psalm 16:11

This verse speaks of the fullness of joy and pleasures in God's presence, contradicting Job's wish for death and rest.

Psalm 16:11: Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Jesus offers rest to the weary, contradicting Job's belief that rest only comes with death.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

This verse instructs to rejoice always, contradicting Job's despair and desire for death to find peace.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with John 10:10

Jesus declares that He came to give life abundantly, contrasting Job's wish for non-existence.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

God's grace is portrayed as sufficient and His power perfect in weakness, contrary to Job's longing for death as relief.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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