Contradiction with Romans 8:31
This verse states, "If God be for us, who can be against us?" which contradicts Job feeling abandoned and hated by his friends and kin.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:24
This verse mentions, "a friend that sticketh closer than a brother," contradicting Job's claim that his friends have turned against him.
Proverbs 18:24: A man [that hath] friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.
Contradiction with Psalm 27:10
This verse says, "When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up," suggesting the presence of divine support, opposite to Job's sense of utter abandonment.
Psalm 27:10: When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. [take...: Heb. gather me]
Contradiction with John 15:13
This verse highlights the theme of love and sacrifice for friends: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends," contrasting with Job experiencing betrayal by his friends.
John 15:13: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
These verses emphasize the benefits and support of companionship, "Two are better than one... for if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow," which contrasts with Job's experience of being forsaken by close ones.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10: Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Job 19:19 could be seen in the theme of loyalty and friendship. Job experiences abandonment and betrayal by his close friends despite his innocence. This raises questions about the loyalty of friends, especially during tough times, and the expectation of support when someone is suffering unfairly.