Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21
This verse highlights that despite many human plans, ultimately, it is the counsel of the Lord that will stand, which contrasts with the idea in Job 33:16 that God directly influences or changes human understanding through dreams and visions.
Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses emphasize that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human thoughts and ways, contradicting Job 33:16's implication of divine intervention and direct communication with human understanding.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17
This verse suggests that humans cannot fully understand the work of God, contradicting Job 33:16's depiction of God directly opening human understanding through dreams.
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 1 Corinthians 2:11
This verse emphasizes that no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God, contradicting Job 33:16 by suggesting that human understanding is not easily opened to God's will.
1 Corinthians 2:11: For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
Contradiction with Romans 11:33
This verse speaks of the unsearchable judgments and unfathomable ways of God, which contradicts the implication in Job 33:16 that God communicates directly and clearly to alter human understanding.
Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!