Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 6:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 6:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 6:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christians, the Book of Job was likely written by an unknown author. They believe this verse means that just like animals are quiet when they have what they need, people also shouldn't complain if everything is going well for them.

Job 6:5: Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder? [when he...: Heb. at grass?]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:11

Job 6:5 speaks of natural expression of discontent in distress, whereas Philippians 4:11 emphasizes learning contentment in all situations.

Philippians 4:11: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Job 6:5 implies cries of distress as natural, but 1 Thessalonians 5:18 calls for giving thanks in all circumstances.

1 Thessalonians 5:18: In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Contradiction with James 1:2

James 1:2 advises counting trials as joy, which contrasts with Job 6:5’s implication of distress in adverse situations.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

Job 6:5 describes complaint through suffering, while 1 Peter 5:7 encourages casting all anxieties on God.

1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Job 6:5 conveys natural cries of discontent, whereas Romans 8:28 suggests that all things work for good for those who love God, promoting trust over complaint.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:12

Job 6:5 reflects expressions of anguish, while Matthew 5:12 invites rejoicing and being glad in the face of persecution.

Matthew 5:12: Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Job 6:5 shows lament, yet Hebrews 13:5 urges contentment and faith in God’s presence and provision.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:1

While Job 6:5 can imply complaint amid suffering, Psalm 34:1 emphasizes praising God at all times.

Psalm 34:1: [[A Psalm] of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.] I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise [shall] continually [be] in my mouth. [Abimelech: or, Achish]
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