Contradiction with Psalm 8:3-5
These verses describe the honor and majesty of humans in God's creation, contrasting with the insignificance implied in Job 25:5.
Psalm 8:3-5: When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
Contradiction with Genesis 1:27
This verse states that humans are made in the image of God, contradicting the idea of human impurity suggested in Job 25:5.
Genesis 1:27: So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Contradiction with Psalm 139:14
This verse speaks of humans being "fearfully and wonderfully made," which contrasts with the diminished view of humankind in Job 25:5.
Psalm 139:14: I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvellous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well. [right...: Heb. greatly]
Contradiction with 1 John 3:1
This verse emphasizes the love and honor God bestows upon humans as His children, which contrasts with Job 25:5's implications about human worth.
1 John 3:1: Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
Contradiction with Hebrews 2:6-7
These verses describe man as being made "a little lower than the angels" and crowned with glory and honor, which is in contrast to the lowliness suggested in Job 25:5.
Hebrews 2:6-7: But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Paradox #1
Job 25:5 suggests that even celestial bodies like the moon and stars are not pure in the eyes of God. Scientifically, celestial bodies are non-living objects without inherent moral qualities, so the concept of purity does not apply to them. This could be seen as a contradiction between a metaphoric or moral interpretation and a scientific understanding of what celestial bodies are.