Contradiction with Job 30:10
Job 30:5 says they fled him, but Job 30:10 says people abhor him and spare him no respect, not fleeing from him.
Job 30:10: They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face. [and...: Heb. and withhold not spittle from]
Contradiction with Luke 6:22
While Job 30:5 mentions people fleeing Job out of disdain, Luke 6:22 speaks of being blessed when people separate or reject you, implying a positive view of being shunned.
Luke 6:22: Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you [from their company], and shall reproach [you], and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:25
Job 30:5 presents the image of undesirable people fleeing from Job, yet Psalm 37:25 claims the righteous are never forsaken, which contrasts with Job’s experience of being abandoned.
Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:10
Job 30:5 describes men fleeing from society, while Isaiah 2:10 speaks of entering into rock to hide from terror, suggesting a proactive hiding rather than fleeing due to rejection.
Isaiah 2:10: Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty.
Contradiction with John 15:18
Job 30:5 depicts men fleeing from Job due to disdain, whereas John 15:18 asserts that being hated is a mark of following Jesus, showing a righteous reason for being avoided.
John 15:18: If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.
Paradox #1
Some people might point out a contradiction or inconsistency in this verse related to the portrayal of societal roles and attitudes, as it describes a negative view of certain individuals or groups. This might seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that emphasize compassion and helping those in need. However, without additional context, this isn't a direct contradiction but could be seen as a difference in emphasis or literary style.
Paradox #2
Job 30:5 describes people who are cast out from society and must live on the margins. The contradiction or conflict could be seen in the way society treats these individuals, often shunning or neglecting them, despite religious teachings elsewhere promoting compassion and care for those in need. This inconsistency between societal behavior and religious values can be seen as a moral issue.