Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 40:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 40:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 40:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, God makes sure that the creatures living in the mountains have food, and the animals there enjoy running around and playing. This shows that God cares for all His creations and takes care of them.

Job 40:20: Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:29

Genesis 1:29 states that all plants and trees with seeds are given to humans for food, which contradicts Job 40:20 indicating that grass is for beasts.

Genesis 1:29: And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which [is] upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which [is] the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. [bearing...: Heb. seeding seed] [yielding...: Heb. seeding seed]

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:7

Isaiah 11:7 describes a future time where lions eat straw like oxen, conflicting with Job 40:20 where the beasts feed on grass in the context of their current nature.

Isaiah 11:7: And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.

Contradiction with Romans 14:20

Romans 14:20 declares all things are clean for eating, which contradicts the designation of grass specifically for beasts in Job 40:20.

Romans 14:20: For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed [are] pure; but [it is] evil for that man who eateth with offence.

Contradiction with Genesis 9:3

Genesis 9:3 grants every moving thing that lives as food for humans, which challenges Job 40:20's implication that certain provisions are exclusive to beasts.

Genesis 9:3: Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:4

1 Timothy 4:4 states every creature of God is good for eating, potentially conflicting with the notion in Job 40:20 that only specific things like grass are for beasts.

1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
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