Contradiction with Job 22:2-3
These verses suggest that human righteousness is not beneficial to God, contradicting the idea that humans can benefit Him as expressed in Job 35:7.
Job 22:2-3: Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself? [as he...: or, if he may be profitable, doth his good success depend thereon?]
Contradiction with Psalm 16:2
Here, it is suggested that there is nothing good that a human can do for God, contradicting the implication of providing a benefit in Job 35:7.
Psalm 16:2: [O my soul], thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou [art] my Lord: my goodness [extendeth] not to thee;
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
This verse states that all our righteous acts are like filthy rags, which contradicts the implication of benefiting God with righteousness in Job 35:7.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Romans 11:35
It questions who has ever given to God, that God should repay them, contradicting the idea of benefiting God noted in Job 35:7.
Romans 11:35: Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Job 35:7 could relate to the idea that human actions or righteousness do not affect God. This might seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that suggest God values human righteousness and actions, implying they do matter to Him. This can lead to differing interpretations on the relationship between human behavior and divine response.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in Job 35:7 could be that it suggests human righteousness does not benefit God, which might seem inconsistent with the idea that living rightly is valued by God and contributes to a relationship with Him. This could raise questions about the purpose of righteous living if it doesn’t impact God.