Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 9:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 9:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 9:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Job, Job feels very small compared to God, so he is scared to talk to Him like a friend. He wishes he could speak to God without fear, but he doesn’t feel brave enough.

Job 9:35: [Then] would I speak, and not fear him; but [it is] not so with me. [it is...: Heb. I am not so with myself]

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

Job 9:35 speaks of being able to speak fearlessly, yet Romans 3:23 states that all have sinned, indicating imperfection and a need for humility.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with James 3:2

Job 9:35 suggests confidence in speaking, whereas James 3:2 emphasizes that everyone makes mistakes in speaking.

James 3:2: For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6

Job 9:35 involves self-assuredness before God, while Isaiah 64:6 describes human righteousness as inherently flawed.

Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

Job 9:35 hints at self-righteousness, but 1 John 1:8 warns if we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:9

Job 9:35 shows confidence in one's own words, yet Proverbs 20:9 questions who can claim purity from sin.

Proverbs 20:9: Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

Job 9:35 implies a sense of blamelessness, while Ecclesiastes 7:20 states there is no one on earth who is righteous and does not sin.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
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