Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 41:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 41:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 41:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse describes a powerful creature that can breathe fire, like a dragon. It's meant to show how strong and awesome God's creations can be.

Job 41:21: His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:21

Indicates that God created all creatures smoothly, whereas Job 41:21 suggests a creature with fierce capabilities and power.

Genesis 1:21: And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that [it was] good.

Contradiction with Psalm 104:25-26

Describes Leviathan playing in the sea, while Job 41:21 depicts it as a fearsome creature, suggesting different characteristics.

Psalm 104:25-26: [So is] this great and wide sea, wherein [are] things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.

Contradiction with Isaiah 27:1

Foretells the defeat of Leviathan, whereas Job 41 portrays Leviathan as an unconquerable creature.

Isaiah 27:1: In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that [is] in the sea. [piercing: or, crossing like a bar]

Contradiction with Job 9:13

Declares that God’s power stands against the proud, but Job 41:21 attributes formidable power to Leviathan, possibly contradicting divine superiority.

Job 9:13: [If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him. [proud...: Heb. helpers of pride, or, strength]
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