Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 9:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 9:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 9:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, this verse means that if a person tries to argue with God, they wouldn't be able to answer even one of God's many questions. It's like saying God is so wise and knows so much more than we do.

Job 9:3: If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.

Contradiction with Job 33:13

This verse implies that God does respond and address disputes, contradicting Job 9:3 which suggests that one cannot contend with God.

Job 33:13: Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. [he giveth...: Heb. he answereth not]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18

God invites reasoning together, which contradicts Job 9:3 suggesting no man can contend with God.

Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Contradiction with Genesis 18:23-25

Abraham debates with God, which contradicts Job 9:3 that implies one cannot dispute with God.

Genesis 18:23-25: And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?

Contradiction with Exodus 32:11-14

Moses reasons with God, seemingly contradicting the notion in Job 9:3 that disputes with God are futile.

Exodus 32:11-14: And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? [the LORD: Heb. the face of the LORD]

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2-4

Habakkuk questions God, suggesting it is possible to contend, which contradicts Job 9:3.

Habakkuk 1:2-4: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!
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