Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 9:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 9:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 9:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is asking God to stop punishing him and to take away the scary feeling he has. Job wishes that God would not be angry with him so that he could talk to God without being afraid.

Job 9:34: Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:

Contradiction with Psalms 18:39

This verse speaks of God providing strength and support, which contradicts Job's desire for God to withdraw His hand from oppression.

Psalms 18:39: For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. [subdued: Heb. caused to bow]

Contradiction with Psalms 30:5

Describes God's anger as temporary and favor lasting a lifetime, contrasting with Job's view of God's overwhelming power.

Psalms 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God promises to be with His people and strengthen them, opposing Job's feeling of oppression from God.

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 Matthew 11:28

Jesus invites those who are weary and burdened to find rest in Him, contradictory to the notion of oppressive divine presence.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:16

Encourages believers to approach God boldly for grace and help, conflicting with Job's perception of needing respite from God's hand.

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.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Job 9:34 is that Job wishes for relief from God's heavy hand but still struggles with the idea of remaining righteous amidst suffering. The conflict here is between the desire for respite from pain and the challenge of maintaining integrity when feeling unfairly treated by a higher power.

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