Contradiction with Psalm 27:9
This verse requests God not to hide his face, implying God is accessible, which contradicts Job's feeling of God hiding from him.
Psalm 27:9: Hide not thy face [far] from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:8
God says He will gather with everlasting kindness, contradicting the notion of being hid and seen as an enemy.
Isaiah 54:8: In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:3
God expresses everlasting love and lovingkindness, opposing the sense of being abandoned found in Job 13:24.
Jeremiah 31:3: The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. [of...: Heb. from afar] [with lovingkindness...: have I extended lovingkindness unto thee]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
Assurance of God's unfailing presence and refusal to forsake, opposed to God hiding his face.
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
God promises to never leave nor forsake, contrary to Job's expression of divine abandonment.
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 Lamentations 3:31-32
God does not cast off forever, suggesting restoration rather than the concealment Job experiences.
Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Paradox #1
Job 13:24 reflects a sense of abandonment, where Job feels that God has hidden His face from him. Some people might see a contradiction with other parts of the Bible that emphasize God's constant presence and faithfulness, such as in Psalms where it says God is always near to those who call on Him. This can seem inconsistent because, in one part, God appears distant, and in another, God is described as always present for His people.
Paradox #2
One perceived doctrinal inconsistency with Job 13:24 might relate to the concept of God's presence and care. In some parts of the Bible, God is portrayed as loving and always present, but in this verse, the feeling of God's absence or distance is expressed. This can be seen as conflicting with the idea that God is always close and caring for His people.
Paradox #3
Job 13:24 might be seen as having a moral conflict because it questions why God hides His face and treats Job as an enemy, even though Job is trying to be righteous and faithful. This can be confusing or troubling because it challenges the idea that God always supports and rewards those who are good. Some may find it difficult to understand why a just and loving God would appear distant from someone who is suffering and trying to do the right thing.