Contradiction with Proverbs 12:7
This verse speaks of the memory of the just being blessed in contrast to Job 14:21, which suggests a lack of awareness or memory.
Proverbs 12:7: The wicked are overthrown, and [are] not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
Contradiction with Isaiah 14:10
Implies awareness and interaction after death, contradicting Job 14:21 where there's a lack of awareness of the living.
Isaiah 14:10: All they shall speak and say unto thee, Art thou also become weak as we? art thou become like unto us?
Contradiction with Luke 16:25
In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, there's awareness of earthly life after death, opposing Job 14:21's view of unawareness.
Luke 16:25: But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
Contradiction with Revelation 6:9-10
Depicts souls in heaven aware of earthly events and seeking justice, contradicting Job 14:21's depiction of unawareness.
Revelation 6:9-10: And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:15
Saul consults Samuel after his death, and Samuel is aware of Saul's situation, which opposes the notion in Job 14:21.
1 Samuel 28:15: And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do. [by prophets: Heb. by the hand of prophets]
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction with Job 14:21 could involve the idea of awareness after death. Some interpretations of this verse suggest that the dead are not aware of what happens to their families, which might conflict with other parts of the Bible that imply an afterlife where individuals are conscious or aware, such as certain descriptions of heaven or hell. This can create a tension between views of life after death and the state of the dead in Christian theology.
Paradox #2
One potential contradiction or inconsistency related to Job 14:21 could involve the nature of life after death and awareness. Some parts of the Bible suggest that people who have died are unaware of earthly events, while others imply they have some form of consciousness or awareness. This could lead to differing interpretations among various religious beliefs about the state of the dead.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict in that verse could be the idea that people often focus on their own suffering and hardships, perhaps becoming disconnected or indifferent to the changes and experiences happening to their loved ones. Some might see this as conflicting with the moral expectation to care deeply for family and maintain awareness of their well-being, even when faced with personal struggles.