Contradiction with John 11:25-26
While Job 34:20 suggests sudden death, these verses promise eternal life to believers, highlighting a contradiction in permanence and hope beyond death.
John 11:25-26: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Contradiction with Psalm 91:16
Job 34:20 implies unpredictability in lifespan, whereas this verse promises a specific extended life to those who trust in God.
Psalm 91:16: With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. [long...: Heb. length of days]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
Job 34:20 implies fate or divine will, yet this verse attributes outcomes to time and chance, introducing randomness.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Isaiah 57:1-2
Job 34:20 portrays a sudden, perhaps unjust death, but these verses depict the righteous being taken away from evil as a peaceful act.
Isaiah 57:1-2: The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth [it] to heart: and merciful men [are] taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come]. [merciful...: Heb. men of kindness, or, godliness] [from...: or, from that which is evil]
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Job 34:20 suggests sudden endings, while these verses speak of a transformative event with resurrection and reunion, emphasizing continuity after death.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17: For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Paradox #1
Job 34:20 suggests that people can die suddenly and unexpectedly. A potential contradiction or conflict might arise when comparing this idea with other parts of the Bible that imply a more predetermined or controlled approach to life and death, such as the idea of God's omniscience and the notion of a predetermined lifespan. However, interpretations vary widely, and many reconcile these differences by viewing them as different ways of understanding divine action and human life.
Paradox #2
The possible contradiction in Job 34:20 could be related to the understanding of life and death. The verse might imply that people die suddenly at night due to divine will or intervention. Scientifically, death is caused by biological processes or medical conditions, and doesn't usually happen abruptly without an underlying reason, regardless of the time of day.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict might be the idea of fairness. It suggests that people can die suddenly regardless of their moral character, which may raise questions about divine justice and fairness. Is it fair for good and bad people to be treated the same way? This can be confusing because it seems inconsistent with the idea of a just and fair God.