Contradiction with Genesis 1:30
This verse states that God provided every green herb for food to every beast, implying a nurturing aspect towards all creatures, which contrasts with the desolate imagery in Job 38:27.
Genesis 1:30: And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein [there is] life, [I have given] every green herb for meat: and it was so. [life: Heb. a living soul]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
This verse emphasizes God’s ongoing care and provision for birds, which contradicts Job 38:27's depiction of God’s attention to desolate spaces rather than continual nurturing.
Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Contradiction with Psalm 104:21
This verse suggests that young lions seek their food from God, indicating His provision, contrasting the wild, untended imagery of Job 38:27.
Psalm 104:21: The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 43:20
This verse highlights how God provides water in the wilderness to give drink to His people, juxtaposing Job 38:27’s suggestion of neglect or barrenness.
Isaiah 43:20: The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, [and] rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. [owls: or, ostriches: Heb. daughters of the owl]
Contradiction with Job 9:22-24
This passage presents God as a being who destroys the blameless and wicked alike, which contrasts with Job 38:27’s depiction of purposeful nurturing of desolate lands.
Job 9:22-24: This [is] one [thing], therefore I said [it], He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.