Contradiction with Job 3:1
Job curses his day, which contrasts with his earlier act of worship.
Job 3:1: After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.
Contradiction with Job 2:9
Job's wife suggests cursing God, contradicting Job's act of worship and submission.
Job 2:9: Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:1
Celebrates life's end, contrary to Job's reverent despair in his trials.
Ecclesiastes 7:1: A good name [is] better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 21:25
Ahab's actions are depicted as evil, opposing Job's righteousness in adversity.
1 Kings 21:25: But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up. [stirred...: or, incited]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:14
Jeremiah curses his birth, conflicting with Job's initial submission to God.
Jeremiah 20:14: Cursed [be] the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed.
Contradiction with Psalm 73:3
Expresses envy towards the wicked, opposing Job's continued integrity.
Psalm 73:3: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:24
Saul disobeys God through fear, whereas Job worships amidst loss.
1 Samuel 15:24: And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.
Contradiction with Genesis 4:5-8
Cain turns to violence due to rejection, unlike Job's continued faithfulness.
Genesis 4:5-8: But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:9
Woe to those who strive against their maker, contrasting with Job's submission.
Isaiah 45:9: Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! [Let] the potsherd [strive] with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?
Contradiction with Numbers 11:10-15
Moses despairs under burden, conflicting with Job's act of worship.
Numbers 11:10-15: Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2-4
Prophet questions God's justice, while Job initially reveres God despite suffering.
Habakkuk 1:2-4: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!