Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 6:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 6:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 6:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is saying that he would be comforted if he could just understand his suffering, and he has always tried to speak truthfully about God. He feels sad but wants to remain strong because he hasn't kept God's words a secret.

Job 6:10: Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13

This verse suggests that God will not let believers be tempted beyond what they can bear, which contradicts Job's lament about his unbearable suffering.

1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]

Contradiction with James 1:2-3

This implies that trials should be considered joy as they produce perseverance, differing from Job's desire for relief from his suffering.

James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Romans 8:18

It states that present sufferings are not worth comparing to future glory, contrasting with Job's focus on his immediate anguish.

Romans 8:18: For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:11-12

These verses state that those who are persecuted should rejoice and be glad, contradicting Job's lament over his misfortunes.

Matthew 5:11-12: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Suggests that God's grace is sufficient and that power is made perfect in weakness, contrasting Job's plea for death due to his suffering.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Paradox #1

Job 6:10 expresses a paradox where Job finds comfort in his intense suffering because he has not denied the words of God. The contradiction might arise from the idea that enduring extreme pain is considered positive as long as one remains faithful. This could be seen as conflicting with the belief that a loving and compassionate God would not wish for His followers to suffer immensely.

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