Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 6:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 6:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 6:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is saying he is not as strong as a rock or metal. He feels weak and tired, like he can't handle any more problems.

Job 6:12: [Is] my strength the strength of stones? or [is] my flesh of brass? [of brass: Heb. brasen?]

Contradiction with Psalm 18:32

Psalm 18:32 states that it is God who arms with strength, suggesting that strength can be granted, whereas Job 6:12 implies it cannot be naturally expected.

Psalm 18:32: [It is] God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:29

Isaiah 40:29 highlights that God gives power to the faint and increases strength, implying reliance on God for strength rather than personal limits as in Job 6:12.

Isaiah 40:29: He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

This verse suggests that strength is made perfect in weakness through God's grace, which contradicts Job 6:12’s implication of inherent lack of strength.

2 Corinthians 12:9: 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.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

Philippians 4:13 indicates that one can do all things through Christ who strengthens, contrary to Job 6:12’s question of having no inherent strength.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:10

This verse commands to be strong in the Lord and His mighty power, in contrast to the rhetorical implication in Job 6:12 that strength is unattainable.

Ephesians 6:10: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
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