Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 6:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 6:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 6:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to scholars of the Book of Job, in this verse, Job is saying he didn't ask his friends for gifts or any special help. He is reminding them that he just wants them to understand his sadness and pain.

Job 6:22: Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward for me of your substance?

Contradiction with Acts 20:35

This verse emphasizes giving rather than receiving, while Job 6:22 involves Job's denial of ever asking for gifts or support, highlighting self-reliance over dependence on others.

Acts 20:35: I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Contradiction with Luke 6:38

This verse encourages giving with the assurance of reciprocation, contrasting Job 6:22 where Job denies ever seeking such reciprocation or help.

Luke 6:38: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse advises asking and it shall be given, conflicting with Job 6:22 where Job states he has not asked for gifts or help.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

This verse speaks of God supplying needs, while Job 6:22 reflects Job's statement that he has not asked for material support or gifts.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with James 4:2

This verse states that people do not have because they do not ask, which contradicts Job 6:22 where Job argues he never asked for anything from his friends.

James 4:2: Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
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