Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 3:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 3:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 3:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Job, this verse shows how sad and upset he felt, wishing that the night he was born could be forgotten and full of darkness. He wanted that day not to be a part of the year, almost like it never happened, because he was feeling very, very sad.

Job 3:6: As [for] that night, let darkness seize upon it; let it not be joined unto the days of the year, let it not come into the number of the months. [let it not be...: or, let it not rejoice among the days]

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

This verse discusses joy coming in the morning, which contrasts with the cursing of the day in Job 3:6.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:1

This verse states that the day of death is better than the day of one's birth, contradicting Job's desire for his birth day to vanish.

Ecclesiastes 7:1: A good name [is] better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

This verse acknowledges God's creation of light and darkness, countering the notion of erasing a specific day as Job desires.

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

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of plans for prosperity and hope, which contradicts Job's lamenting over his birth day.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse suggests that all things work together for good, opposing Job's wish for his day to disappear.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

These verses encourage constant rejoicing and thankfulness, contrasting with Job's wish to eliminate the day of his birth.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice evermore.
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