Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 3:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 3:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 3:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is very sad and upset about the day he was born. He wishes that God would forget his birthday and that it would be a dark day without any light or happiness.

Job 3:4: Let that day be darkness; let not God regard it from above, neither let the light shine upon it.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:3-4

God created light and saw that it was good, contrasting Job's wish for darkness.

Genesis 1:3-4: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:24

This verse celebrates the day as made by the Lord and calls for rejoicing, opposite to Job's desire for the day to be darkness.

Psalm 118:24: This [is] the day [which] the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Contradiction with John 1:5

The light shines in darkness, and the darkness does not comprehend it, indicating light will overcome darkness.

John 1:5: And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. [comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:7

Declares light is sweet, and it's pleasant for eyes to see the sun, conflicting with Job’s cursing of the day.

Ecclesiastes 11:7: Truly the light [is] sweet, and a pleasant [thing it is] for the eyes to behold the sun:

Contradiction with James 1:17

Every good gift and perfect gift is from above, implying days are gifts from God, contrary to Job's cursing of his day.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

God forms light and creates darkness, highlighting divine purpose in both, contradicting Job's plea for darkness.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Paradox #1

The verse might show a contradiction because it involves a wish that seems to oppose the general belief in life as a gift from God. Wanting to erase a day could conflict with the idea that each day has purpose and value.

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