Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:50
This verse suggests that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, which contrasts with the notion of seeing God in the flesh as implied in Job 19:26.
1 Corinthians 15:50: Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Contradiction with John 1:18
This verse states that no man has seen God at any time, which contradicts the claim in Job 19:26 about seeing God in the flesh.
John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].
Contradiction with Romans 8:8
This verse indicates that those who are in the flesh cannot please God, conflicting with the idea of seeing God in the flesh in Job 19:26.
Romans 8:8: So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:17
This verse highlights the opposition between the flesh and the Spirit, contrasting with Job 19:26's emphasis on seeing God in the flesh.
Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:12
Similar to John 1:18, this verse reiterates that no one has seen God at any time, opposing the notion presented in Job 19:26.
1 John 4:12: No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
Paradox #1
Job 19:26 can raise theological questions about the nature of resurrection and life after death. Some interpretations suggest a bodily resurrection, which could conflict with beliefs that emphasize a more spiritual or non-physical existence after death. Different religious traditions and denominations may understand and emphasize these ideas differently, leading to potential inconsistencies in interpretation.
Paradox #2
Some people see a contradiction in the idea of seeing God after death with physical bodies, as this suggests a bodily resurrection. This can seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that talk about the soul or spirit being separate from the body after death. However, interpretations vary widely, so this isn't seen as a contradiction by all.
Paradox #3
Some interpretations of Job 19:26 suggest the belief in bodily resurrection after death. This may conflict with certain scientific understandings, as science currently does not support the concept of physical resurrection of the dead.