Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 40:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 40:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 40:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, this verse shows that Job feels very small and sorry for himself when talking to God. He knows that he should stay quiet and listen instead of talking back.

Job 40:4: Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse emphasizes pride, while Job 40:4 highlights humility.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse states that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, contrasting with Job 40:4's depiction of human humility.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:2

This verse describes people as lovers of themselves, contrary to Job 40:4's expression of self-abasement.

2 Timothy 3:2: For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:12

This verse predicts a day against the proud and lofty, opposing Job 40:4's humble response.

Isaiah 2:12: For the day of the LORD of hosts [shall be] upon every [one that is] proud and lofty, and upon every [one that is] lifted up; and he shall be brought low:

Contradiction with Daniel 4:30

This verse reflects Nebuchadnezzar's pride, which contrasts sharply with the humility shown in Job 40:4.

Daniel 4:30: The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?
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