Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
This verse speaks of God being with us even in the darkest times, which contradicts Job's feeling that God has become cruel towards him.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse expresses God's plans for welfare and not for evil, opposing Job's sentiment of God turning against him.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This verse suggests that all things work together for good for those who love God, contrasting Job's view of God bringing pain.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
This verse promises that God will not forsake His people, opposing Job's feeling of abandonment.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32
This passage assures that God does not cast off forever and offers compassion, contradicting Job's view of God's cruelty.
Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse encourages fear not, for God is with you, contrasting with Job's perception of God turning cruel.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Job 30:21 might arise from the perception of God's character. Job feels that God has turned against him, which contrasts with other parts of the Bible that portray God as loving, just, and caring. This could create a conflict for those trying to reconcile a loving God with Job's experience of suffering and feeling abandoned.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict might arise from the feeling that God, who is typically seen as loving and protective, appears harsh or distant towards someone experiencing suffering. This can seem inconsistent with the idea of a compassionate deity.