Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 3:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 3:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 3:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Job, Job is feeling very sad and wishes the day he was born could be dark and scary. This shows that Job is really upset and going through a very hard time in his life.

Job 3:5: Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it. [stain: or, challenge] [let the...: or, let them terrify it, as those who have a bitter day]

Contradiction with Psalm 139:11-12

These verses state that darkness cannot hide from God, and even the night shines as the day. This contradicts Job 3:5, which wishes for darkness to claim the day.

Psalm 139:11-12: If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.

Contradiction with John 1:5

This verse declares that the light shines in darkness and the darkness cannot overcome it, contrasting with the desire for darkness in Job 3:5.

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

Contradiction with 1 John 1:5

It declares that God is light and that in Him there is no darkness at all, contradicting the calling upon darkness in Job 3:5.

1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Contradiction with Isaiah 60:1-2

These verses talk about the glory of the Lord rising upon people, implying light and hope, which contrasts with the wish for darkness in Job 3:5.

Isaiah 60:1-2: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. [shine...: or, be enlightened; for thy light cometh]
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