Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 41:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 41:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 41:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse talks about a strong and powerful creature whose skin is so tough and tightly joined that nothing can shake it. It shows how amazing and strong God's creations can be.

Job 41:23: The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved. [flakes: Heb. fallings]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Suggests trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not leaning on your own understanding, contradicting the self-sufficiency depicted in Job 41:23.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Psalm 127:1

States that unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain, contrasting with the control exerted in Job 41:23.

Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

Advises against boasting about wisdom, strength, or riches, contradicting the pride in strength described in Job 41:23.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

Declares God's weakness is stronger than human strength, contradicting the invincible strength depicted in Job 41:23.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with James 4:6

States that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, in opposition to the pride seen in Job 41:23.

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