Contradiction with James 1:27
James emphasizes caring for orphans and widows, highlighting the importance of compassion and support to the vulnerable, which contrasts with Job 24:21's focus on neglecting the care for such individuals.
James 1:27: Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, [and] to keep himself unspotted from the world.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:17
Isaiah calls to defend the widow and orphan, which contradicts Job 24:21's implication of lack of support for the vulnerable.
Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. [relieve: or, righten]
Contradiction with Exodus 22:22
The directive not to oppress widows or orphans directly opposes the behavior suggested in Job 24:21.
Exodus 22:22: Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.
Contradiction with Psalm 68:5
God is described as a defender of widows and a father to the fatherless, opposing the conduct mentioned in Job 24:21.
Psalm 68:5: A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, [is] God in his holy habitation.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:25
The Lord will destroy the house of the proud and establish the widow's boundary, showing divine support for widows contrary to the actions described in Job 24:21.
Proverbs 15:25: The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
Contradiction with Zechariah 7:10
Advises against oppressing the widow or orphan, opposing the lack of protection described in Job 24:21.
Zechariah 7:10: And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart.
Contradiction with Matthew 25:35-40
Jesus speaks of the righteous caring for those in need, including widows, which contradicts the neglect implied in Job 24:21.
Matthew 25:35-40: For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
Paradox #1
Job 24:21 discusses themes of neglect or mistreatment towards vulnerable individuals. A contradiction or conflict might arise when this behavior is contrasted with the broader biblical teachings that emphasize care for the needy and protection for the defenseless. Such actions in the verse may conflict with commands to love one's neighbor and show compassion.