Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
This verse describes God as merciful and gracious, which contradicts Job 10:3, where Job questions why God would oppress him.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse speaks of God having plans to prosper and not harm, conflicting with Job 10:3's depiction of God allowing harm.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This verse asserts that all things work together for good, in contrast to Job 10:3 where Job feels his suffering has no beneficial purpose.
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.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
This verse states that God is love, opposing the notion in Job 10:3 that God actively oppresses the innocent.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Paradox #1
Job 10:3 suggests a contradiction by highlighting Job’s feeling that God seems unjust or unfair in allowing suffering to happen to someone who is innocent or righteous. This could conflict with the belief in a just and benevolent God. People might find it confusing why a good person experiences bad things, raising questions about divine justice and fairness.