Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:17
This verse speaks of God judging the righteous and the wicked, suggesting a distinction rather than an equality in death.
Ecclesiastes 3:17: I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for [there is] a time there for every purpose and for every work.
Contradiction with Luke 16:22-23
The rich man and Lazarus have different fates after death, indicating not all meet the same end.
Luke 16:22-23: And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27
This verse describes judgment following death, indicating a differing outcome for individuals.
Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Job 21:26 could relate to the idea of justice and fairness. It suggests that people, regardless of their actions or righteousness, ultimately meet the same end in death. This could conflict with beliefs about moral justice, where good deeds should be rewarded and bad deeds punished, both in life and in an afterlife.