Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 4:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 4:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 4:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, this verse shows that Job felt something spooky and strange, like a ghost, which made his hair stand up because he was scared or surprised. Christians might understand this as a moment where Job experienced something mysterious or supernatural.

Job 4:15: Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:

Contradiction with Genesis 28:16

Job 4:15 describes fear and trembling at a spirit's presence, but Genesis 28:16 shows awareness and realization of God's presence without fear.

Genesis 28:16: And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew [it] not.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Job 4:15 mentions fear upon encountering a spirit, yet Psalm 23:4 speaks about fearing no evil even when walking through the shadow of death.

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 2 Timothy 1:7

Job 4:15 expresses fear in a spiritual encounter, while 2 Timothy 1:7 states God has given a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not 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 Isaiah 41:10

Job 4:15 highlights fear from a supernatural entity, whereas Isaiah 41:10 reassures with "fear not" because God is present.

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 Romans 8:15

Job 4:15 shows fear, but Romans 8:15 speaks of receiving the Spirit of adoption, not leading back to fear.

Romans 8:15: For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
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