Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 4:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 4:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 4:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that someone felt very scared and started shaking all over because of the fear. It's like when you hear a loud sound in the dark and it makes your whole body shiver.

Job 4:14: Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake. [came...: Heb. met] [all: Heb. the multitude of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Whereas Job 4:14 describes fear and trembling, Isaiah 41:10 offers reassurance and a command to not fear, promising God's strength and help.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Job 4:14 depicts fear and overwhelming dread, in contrast, 2 Timothy 1:7 states that God has given us a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not a spirit of fear.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Job 4:14 shows a sense of terror and dread, while Psalm 23:4 speaks of walking through the valley of the shadow of death without fear because of God's presence.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with John 14:27

The sense of fear in Job 4:14 contrasts with John 14:27, where Jesus gives peace to His disciples and tells them not to let their hearts be troubled or afraid.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7

Job 4:14 illustrates fear and trembling, but Philippians 4:6-7 instructs not to be anxious about anything and promises the peace of God will guard hearts and minds.

Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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