Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse speaks of God's love for the world and the salvation through belief, contrasting the condemnation highlighted in Job 18:21.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
It states there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, contradicting the context of judgment in Job 18:21.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:22
Emphasizes God redeeming the souls of His servants, opposing the fate of the wicked in Job 18:21.
Psalm 34:22: The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. [desolate: or, guilty]
Contradiction with 1 John 4:16
Affirms that God is love and those abiding in love are secure in Him, different from the fate noted in Job 18:21.
1 John 4:16: And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:12
Declares life in the Son of God, opposing the absence of hope for the wicked as seen in Job 18:21.
1 John 5:12: He that hath the Son hath life; [and] he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
Contradiction with Isaiah 43:25
Speaks of blotting out transgressions and forgiveness from God, rather than punishment as in Job 18:21.
Isaiah 43:25: I, [even] I, [am] he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Contradiction with Psalm 130:3-4
Highlights God’s forgiveness, which contrasts with the condemnation and lack of forgiveness in Job 18:21.
Psalm 130:3-4: If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in this verse could be the harsh judgment or condemnation of people going through hardship, suggesting that their suffering is a punishment for wrongdoing, which might conflict with the idea of unconditional love and compassion. This could seem inconsistent with teachings about empathy and understanding towards those who are suffering.