Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 9:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 9:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 9:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Job, Job is feeling sad because he thinks there is no one to help him talk to God and make things right between them. He wishes there were someone like a referee to help explain things and bring them together.

Job 9:33: Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, [that] might lay his hand upon us both. [any...: Heb. one that should argue] [daysman: or, umpire]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:21

This verse implies that God invites reasoning and discussion, unlike the lack of a mediator mentioned in Job 9:33.

Isaiah 41:21: Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong [reasons], saith the King of Jacob. [Produce: Heb. Cause to come near]

Contradiction with James 1:5

This suggests that God provides wisdom to those who ask, which contrasts with Job's feeling of having no mediator.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:5

This verse declares there is one mediator, Christ, between God and humankind, contradicting the absence of a mediator mentioned in Job 9:33.

1 Timothy 2:5: For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:16

Encourages approaching the throne of grace with confidence, contrasting the distant relationship implied in Job 9:33.

Hebrews 4:16: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Contradiction with Romans 8:34

Expresses that Christ intercedes for us, which counters the sentiment of having no mediator in Job 9:33.

Romans 8:34: Who [is] he that condemneth? [It is] Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

Paradox #1

Job 9:33 expresses a desire for a mediator or someone to bridge the gap between Job and God. Some might see a contradiction or inconsistency here with the belief that God is directly accessible to believers without the need for any mediator. This can be seen as conflicting with later Christian teachings that Jesus is the mediator between God and humans. However, at the time the verse was written, the concept of Jesus as a mediator had not yet been introduced.

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