Job 10:19 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is feeling very sad and wishes he had never been born because he is going through a very hard time. He thinks it would be easier if he had gone straight from being a tiny baby to being in heaven.

Contradiction with Esther 4:14

Job 10:19 expresses a desire to not have existed, while Esther 4:14 suggests a purpose to existence.

Esther 4:14: For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, [then] shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for [such] a time as this? [enlargement: Heb. respiration]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

Job 10:19 wishes to have been nothing, whereas Ecclesiastes 3:1 states that there is a time and purpose for everything under heaven.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:5

Job 10:19 desires to have never been born, while Jeremiah 1:5 highlights that God had a purpose for Jeremiah even before birth.

Jeremiah 1:5: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. [ordained: Heb. gave]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Job 10:19 reflects a limited human understanding wishing not to exist; Isaiah 55:8-9 states God's thoughts are higher than human thoughts.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 139:13-14

Job 10:19 expresses a wish to not exist, yet Psalm 139:13-14 speaks of being wonderfully made by God.

Psalm 139:13-14: For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:1

Job 10:19 wishes for nonexistence, whereas 2 Corinthians 5:1 speaks of having an eternal house in heaven made by God.

2 Corinthians 5:1: For we know that if our earthly house of [this] tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Job 10:19 wishes for absence of life, but Romans 8:28 assures that all things work together for good for those who love God.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.