Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 3:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 3:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 3:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, when people go to heaven, those who did bad things can't cause trouble anymore, and those who are tired can finally rest. Heaven is a peaceful and restful place for everyone who goes there.

Job 3:17: There the wicked cease [from] troubling; and there the weary be at rest. [weary: Heb. wearied in strength]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Job 3:17 describes rest in death, while Matthew 11:28 speaks of finding rest in Jesus during life.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:2

Job 3:17 implies rest in the grave for all, whereas Isaiah 57:2 specifically mentions peace for the righteous.

Isaiah 57:2: He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, [each one] walking [in] his uprightness. [enter into: or, go in] [in his...: or, before him]

Contradiction with John 14:27

Job 3:17 talks about rest after death, but John 14:27 offers peace to believers during their lifetime.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

Job 3:17 suggests rest in death, while Ecclesiastes 9:5 states the dead know nothing, but doesn't mention rest.

Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

Contradiction with Revelation 14:13

Job 3:17 speaks of rest in the grave, yet Revelation 14:13 adds that works follow some after death.

Revelation 14:13: And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed [are] the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. [from henceforth...: or, from henceforth saith the Spirit, Yea]

Contradiction with Philippians 1:23

Job 3:17 suggests universal rest in death, but Philippians 1:23 expresses a desire to be with Christ after death, indicating a continued experience.

Philippians 1:23: For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
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