Contradiction with Genesis 1:12
This verse describes the earth bringing forth grass and herb yielding seed, showing a self-sustaining process of growth, which contrasts with Job 28:5's depiction of the earth as "turned up" for resources.
Genesis 1:12: And the earth brought forth grass, [and] herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed [was] in itself, after his kind: and God saw that [it was] good.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:8
It talks about the earth opening and bringing forth salvation and righteousness, which presents earth’s processes as life-giving, opposing Job 28:5's idea of earth being “turned up as it were fire” indicating extraction or destruction.
Isaiah 45:8: Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.
Contradiction with Psalm 24:1
This verse states that the earth is the Lord's and emphasizes its fullness, suggesting abundance and wholeness, contrary to Job 28:5 which implies disruption and overturning for resource extraction.
Psalm 24:1: [A Psalm of David.] The earth [is] the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:4
It mentions that the earth abides forever, highlighting permanence and stability, unlike Job 28:5's imagery of earth being overturned, which suggests change and disturbance.
Ecclesiastes 1:4: [One] generation passeth away, and [another] generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.
Paradox #1
The verse speaks poetically about the earth and mentions certain natural processes. A contradiction might arise if it's interpreted literally rather than metaphorically, as modern geology and earth sciences provide detailed explanations for these processes based on evidence and study, which may differ from ancient descriptions. However, this depends on interpretation.