Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 4:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 4:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 4:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, God doesn't always trust even His angels because they can make mistakes too. This reminds us that everyone, even angels, can mess up sometimes.

Job 4:18: Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly: [and his...: or, nor in his angels, in whom he put light]

Contradiction with Job 1:1

Job is described as perfect and upright, which contradicts the idea that God charges angels with folly.

Job 1:1: There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name [was] Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:20

Angels are referred to as mighty and obedient to God's word, contradicting the claim that they are charged with folly.

Psalm 103:20: Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. [that excel...: Heb. mighty in strength]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:11

Angels are described as greater in power and might, contradicting the notion of folly.

2 Peter 2:11: Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. [them: some read, themselves]

Contradiction with Psalm 104:4

Angels are depicted as spirits and ministers who do God's pleasure, opposing the idea of being charged with folly.

Psalm 104:4: Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:

Contradiction with Daniel 4:35

All of God's works, including angels, are executed without error or folly, conflicting with Job 4:18.

Daniel 4:35: And all the inhabitants of the earth [are] reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and [among] the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

Paradox #1

The verse suggests that even angels are not perfect, which might conflict with some beliefs that angels are wholly pure and without fault. This could create a tension for those who view angels as completely flawless beings.

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