Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse reassures that God is always present to help and strengthen, while Job 13:20 speaks of God withdrawing His hand.
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 Deuteronomy 31:6
Promises that God will never forsake or abandon, in contrast to Job's request for God to withdraw His hand.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
Assures that God will never leave nor forsake, opposing Job's plea for God to take His hand away.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
Commands strength and courage with God's constant presence, conflicting with Job's desire for relief from God's presence.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
Jesus promises His continual presence, counteracting Job's request for God to cease His actions.
Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
Contradiction with John 14:18
Jesus states He will not leave His followers as orphans, contrasting Job’s wish for divine disengagement.
John 14:18: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. [comfortless: or, orphans]