Contradiction with Genesis 2:7
This verse states that God breathed life into man, suggesting life is received from God, whereas Job 34:14 implies God can withdraw His spirit and breath, returning man to dust.
Genesis 2:7: And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. [of the dust...: Heb. dust of the ground]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:7
This verse mentions the spirit returning to God upon death, which does not directly conflict but contrasts with the automatic return to dust in Job 34:14.
Ecclesiastes 12:7: Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:5
This verse emphasizes God as the one who gives breath and spirit to the people, highlighting a continuous divine action rather than conditional, as suggested in Job 34:14.
Isaiah 42:5: Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
Contradiction with Acts 17:25
It mentions that God gives life and breath to all things, suggesting a perpetual act rather than a reversible one, unlike the potential return to dust in Job 34:14.
Acts 17:25: Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;
Contradiction with Psalm 104:29
This verse supports Job 34:14 by stating that life ends when God takes away their breath, presenting both a supporting and contrasting view to other scriptural themes of ongoing life through God.
Psalm 104:29: Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.