Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses state that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding, suggesting that questioning God may reflect human limitation rather than contradiction.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 9:20
This verse suggests that humans do not have the right to question God's actions, potentially contrasting with the idea of contending with God.
Romans 9:20: Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed [it], Why hast thou made me thus? [repliest...: or, answerest again, or, disputest with God?]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17
It mentions that no one can fully comprehend God’s work, which might imply questioning God's actions is unfruitful.
Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:9
This verse warns against striving with one's Maker, possibly contradicting the idea of questioning God's decisions or actions.
Isaiah 45:9: Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! [Let] the potsherd [strive] with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?