Contradiction with Psalm 37:4
While Job 30:26 talks about expecting good but receiving evil, this verse suggests that delighting in the Lord will give you the desires of your heart, implying an expectation of receiving good.
Psalm 37:4: Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
This verse promises that those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength, contrasting Job's experience of waiting for light and getting darkness.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
It states all things work together for good to those who love God, which contradicts Job's experience of expecting good and encountering evil.
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 Jeremiah 29:11
This verse speaks of God's plans for welfare and hope, in contrast to Job's expectation of good leading to evil.
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 Psalm 23:1
The assurance that the Lord as a shepherd means lack of nothing contradicts Job's expectation of good resulting in harm.
Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
It promises that seeking good leads to finding good, opposing Job's experience of seeking good but encountering evil.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Paradox #1
The verse in Job 30:26 could be seen as inconsistent with the biblical theme of divine justice. Job expresses feeling punished despite his righteousness, which can contrast with the idea that good is rewarded and evil is punished. This raises questions about the fairness of divine justice as portrayed elsewhere in the Bible.
Paradox #2
The verse might seem contradictory because Job is expressing despair about expecting good but receiving bad, which can seem at odds with the belief that God rewards the faithful and punishes the wicked. This highlights the struggle to understand why bad things happen to good people.
Paradox #3
Job 30:26 expresses a feeling of expecting good but receiving bad, which might raise questions about the fairness or predictability of life according to faith. This could be seen as inconsistent with the idea that faith or righteousness will always lead to positive outcomes, creating a potential moral conflict for believers.