Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 41:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 41:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 41:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that trying to control or defeat the mighty creature God is talking about is useless, and even being near it can make someone feel scared and powerless. This helps people understand that there are things only God can do because He is so powerful.

Job 41:9: Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not [one] be cast down even at the sight of him?

Contradiction with Genesis 18:14

This verse states, "Is any thing too hard for the LORD?" suggesting nothing is impossible for God, contrasting with Job 41:9 indicating something may be unattainable.

Genesis 18:14: Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

It mentions, "With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible," contradicting Job 41:9's assertion of something's impossibility.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me," suggests triumph over any challenge, opposing Job 41:9's sentiment of helplessness.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:17

Claims "There is nothing too hard for thee," directly opposing the idea in Job 41:9 that something is insurmountable.

Jeremiah 32:17: Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, [and] there is nothing too hard for thee: [too...: or, hid from thee]
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