Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
"For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not." This verse suggests that human actions, including sin, have significance, contrary to the notion in Job 35:8 that human actions do not impact God directly.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29
"The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous." This implies that human righteousness and wickedness do affect one's relationship with God, contrasting Job 35:8's suggestion of no impact.
Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Contradiction with James 4:8
"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." This verse implies a reciprocal relationship between human actions and divine response, suggesting a contradiction to Job 35:8.
James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.
Paradox #1
Job 35:8 suggests that human actions only affect other humans and not God. This could seem to conflict with other parts of the Bible that indicate human behavior impacts God, either by pleasing or offending Him. For example, verses that talk about sin or righteousness affecting one’s relationship with God might seem inconsistent with the idea that our actions do not reach God.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in the verse could be that it implies people's actions don't impact God, while other parts of the Bible suggest that human behavior does matter to a divine being. This inconsistency might confuse some readers about the relationship between humans and God.