Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 42:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 42:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 42:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job's daughters were the most beautiful women in the land, and he loved them so much that he gave them gifts just like he did for his sons. This was special because it shows how fair and generous Job was to all his children.

Job 42:15: And in all the land were no women found [so] fair as the daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

This verse suggests that women should be silent in churches, contrasting with Job 42:15 where women receive an inheritance, implying their valued participation.

1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

This verse restricts women from taking authority over men, while in Job 42:15, the daughters are given an inheritance alongside their brothers, indicating equality in family rights.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Contradiction with Numbers 27:8

This verse specifies that inheritance for daughters occurs only if there are no sons, conflicting with Job 42:15 where daughters receive an inheritance regardless of the presence of sons.

Numbers 27:8: And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a man die, and have no son, then ye shall cause his inheritance to pass unto his daughter.

Contradiction with Genesis 38:24-26

This passage shows a harsher treatment and judgment towards a woman, compared to the recognition and inclusion of daughters in Job 42:15.

Genesis 38:24-26: And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she [is] with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 21:17

This verse establishes primogeniture prioritizing sons, unlike Job 42:15 where daughters also receive inheritance equally.

Deuteronomy 21:17: But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated [for] the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he [is] the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn [is] his. [that...: Heb. that is found with him]
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