Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31
This verse states that safety or victory is of the Lord, which may contradict the emphasis on the anticipation of battle in Job 39:25, suggesting human effort alone is not decisive.
Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
This verse warns against relying on horses and chariots for deliverance, which contrasts with Job 39:25, where the horse is eager for battle.
Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Contradiction with Psalms 33:17
This verse claims a horse is a vain hope for safety, contradicting the idea in Job 39:25 that a horse is enthusiastic and prepared for battle.
Psalms 33:17: An horse [is] a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver [any] by his great strength.
Contradiction with Psalms 20:7
This verse suggests trusting in the name of the Lord rather than chariots and horses, contrasting the implied reliance on horses in Job 39:25.
Psalms 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse argues that the race and battle are not always to the swift or strong, contradicting the horse's readiness for battle in Job 39:25 by suggesting unpredictable outcomes.
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.
Paradox #1
The possible theological inconsistency in Job 39:25 may relate to the depiction of God’s control and knowledge over the natural world, which might seem at odds with human free will or the perception of chaos in the world. However, in the context of the broader themes of the Book of Job, it serves to highlight God’s supreme knowledge and power. If seen from another perspective, it might appear to contradict human experiences of randomness or suffering that do not always seem to reflect clear divine orchestration or purpose.