Contradiction with Hebrews 7:25
This verse states that Jesus is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them, suggesting that intercession is already provided.
Hebrews 7:25: Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. [to the...: or, evermore]
Contradiction with John 14:6
This verse suggests that Jesus is the only way to the Father, which contradicts the idea of pleading directly with God as a man would with his neighbor.
John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Contradiction with Romans 8:34
The verse mentions Christ Jesus interceding for us, implying intercession exists and there is not necessarily a need for man's pleading.
Romans 8:34: Who [is] he that condemneth? [It is] Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:5
It states there is one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, contradicting Job’s desire for a human-like pleading.
1 Timothy 2:5: For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Job 16:21 could be seen in how Job desires a mediator between himself and God. This may seem inconsistent with the idea that an all-powerful God would need someone to mediate disputes with humans or that a just God would require an intercessor to understand human suffering. This could lead to questions about God’s accessibility and justice.