Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 7:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 7:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 7:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, Job feels very sad and tired because of his troubles, and he wishes he could be in heaven instead of feeling so hurt and upset. Christians understand this to show how deeply Job is suffering and looking for comfort.

Job 7:15: So that my soul chooseth strangling, [and] death rather than my life. [life: Heb. bones]

Contradiction with Psalm 118:17

Job 7:15 suggests a preference for death, while Psalm 118:17 expresses a desire to live and declare the works of the Lord.

Psalm 118:17: I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

Contradiction with Philippians 1:21

Philippians 1:21 views both living and dying positively, contrasting with Job 7:15's expression of wishing for death.

Philippians 1:21: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:8

This verse views being absent from the body and present with the Lord positively, while Job 7:15 reflects despair in life.

2 Corinthians 5:8: We are confident, [I say], and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

Contradiction with James 1:2

James 1:2 encourages joy in trials, contrasting with the despair and desire for death expressed in Job 7:15.

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

Contradiction with Romans 8:18

Romans 8:18 speaks of future glory outweighing present sufferings, opposing the sentiment of hopelessness in Job 7:15.

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 John 10:10

Jesus speaks of having life abundantly, contradicting the desire for death in Job 7:15.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Encourages rejoicing always and giving thanks, which contradicts Job 7:15's focus on ending life due to suffering.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Offers assurance and encourages not being dismayed, in contrast to the hopelessness in Job 7:15.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 16:11

Talks about joy and pleasures in God's presence, versus the anguish and desire for death in Job 7:15.

Psalm 16:11: Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.

Contradiction with Romans 15:13

Expresses hope and peace in believing, contrary to Job 7:15's despair.

Romans 15:13: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
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