Contradiction with Ezekiel 22:24
Unlike Job 12:15, where God controls waters, this verse speaks about land that is not cleansed nor rained upon, implying conditions independent of divine commands.
Ezekiel 22:24: Son of man, say unto her, Thou [art] the land that is not cleansed, nor rained upon in the day of indignation.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 17:1
Contradicts by showing Elijah declaring the rain would cease at his word, rather than attributing control solely to God.
1 Kings 17:1: And Elijah the Tishbite, [who was] of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, [As] the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. [Elijah: Heb. Elijahu: Gr. Elias]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:24
Here, God is acknowledged for giving rain as a seasonal ordinance, which contrasts with Job 12:15's depiction of God withholding or sending waters directly and unseasonally.
Jeremiah 5:24: Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the LORD our God, that giveth rain, both the former and the latter, in his season: he reserveth unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest.
Contradiction with Amos 4:7
Describes God withholding rain in selective locations, which challenges the universality suggested in Job 12:15.
Amos 4:7: And also I have withholden the rain from you, when [there were] yet three months to the harvest: and I caused it to rain upon one city, and caused it not to rain upon another city: one piece was rained upon, and the piece whereupon it rained not withered.
Contradiction with James 5:17
Elijah's prayer stopped the rain, emphasizing human agency in weather control, in contrast to Job 12:15 focusing solely on God's will.
James 5:17: Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. [subject...: of the same nature, that is, a fellow mortal] [earnestly: or, in his prayer]
Paradox #1
Job 12:15 suggests that God has control over the natural elements. Some people might see a contradiction if they compare this to verses where humans or other forces seem to have power over nature or when natural events seem random and not controlled directly by God. This could lead to questions about free will and the degree of God's intervention in the world.
Paradox #2
Job 12:15 might raise questions about God's control over nature and the occurrence of natural disasters. If God is responsible for withholding or releasing water, leading to droughts or floods, it can be difficult to reconcile this with the belief in a benevolent, just deity. People might struggle with understanding why a loving God would allow or cause such events that can lead to suffering.