Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 41:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 41:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 41:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, this verse is talking about a big, strong creature that cannot be a pet or servant because it is too powerful and wild. It tells us that some things in God's world are not meant to be controlled by people.

Job 41:4: Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever?

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:15

This verse states that nations are a drop in the bucket to God, suggesting He is not in a covenant with them, in contrast to Job 41:4's question about making a covenant.

Isaiah 40:15: Behold, the nations [are] as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:31-33

These verses describe a new covenant with the house of Israel, contradicting the idea of making a covenant in Job 41:4 which implies an unlikely scenario.

Jeremiah 31:31-33: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:6-7

Describes a better covenant obtained through Christ, which conflicts with the rhetorical question in Job 41:4 suggesting a covenant with a creature.

Hebrews 8:6-7: But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. [covenant: or, testament]

Contradiction with Genesis 17:2

This verse speaks of God establishing a covenant with Abram, contrasting with the implied sarcasm in Job 41:4 about making a covenant with a formidable creature like Leviathan.

Genesis 17:2: And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:15

Discusses the permanence and seriousness of a covenant, which is at odds with the hypothetical and unlikely nature of the covenant in Job 41:4.

Galatians 3:15: Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though [it be] but a man's covenant, yet [if it be] confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. [covenant: or, testament]
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