Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 3:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 3:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 3:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse shows how sad and upset Job feels. He wishes that everything around him, even the stars, would be dark because he is having such a hard time.

Job 3:9: Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark; let it look for light, but [have] none; neither let it see the dawning of the day: [the dawning...: Heb. the eyelids of the morning]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:3-4

While Job 3:9 curses the day, darkness, and light, Genesis 1:3-4 speaks of God creating light and seeing it as good, contrasting the negativity expressed by Job.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 18:28

Job 3:9 wishes for stars to be dark, but Psalm 18:28 speaks of God as the one who lights up our lamps, emphasizing divine illumination rather than darkness.

Psalm 18:28: For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. [candle: or, lamp]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

Job 3:9 desires for darkness, whereas Isaiah 45:7 acknowledges that God creates both light and darkness, suggesting purpose and divine will over such elements.

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