Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 5:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 5:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 5:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, people can expect to face problems and challenges in life, just like how sparks from a fire naturally go up into the air. This means that having troubles is a normal part of living.

Job 5:7: Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. [trouble: or, labour] [sparks...: Heb. the sons of the burning coal lift up to fly]

Contradiction with Psalm 91:10

Job 5:7 suggests that trouble is inherent to humans, whereas Psalm 91:10 promises divine protection, stating no evil shall befall those who trust in God.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

While Job 5:7 conveys an expectation of human suffering, Isaiah 54:17 contradicts this by affirming that no weapon formed against the faithful shall prosper.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Job 5:7 speaks to the inevitability of trouble, but John 16:33 offers assurance of peace and victory over tribulations through faith in Christ.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Paradox #1

Job 5:7 suggests that trouble is an inherent part of human life. A potential contradiction arises when this idea is compared to the concept of free will and divine justice. If troubles are inevitable and not a result of personal choice, it might seem inconsistent with the belief that people can avoid hardships through righteous living. This raises questions about the nature of human suffering and God's role in it.

Paradox #2

Job 5:7 suggests that trouble is a natural part of human life. The contradiction could be that while this suggests acceptance of life's difficulties, other teachings in the Bible encourage striving for a life of peace and prosperity through righteous living. This creates a tension between accepting hardships as inevitable and believing that one's actions can lead to a trouble-free life.

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