Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:7
This verse highlights the wisdom and instinctual knowledge of the stork, turtledove, crane, and swallow, which contrasts with Job 39:26 emphasizing that birds like the hawk have wisdom to migrate as a result of God's design, suggesting birds do not have their own understanding.
Jeremiah 8:7: Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
This verse suggests renewed strength and the ability to soar on wings by those who wait on the LORD, contrasting with the hawk flying by its wisdom in Job 39:26, suggesting reliance and empowerment come directly from God rather than personal insight.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
In this verse, Jesus points out that birds are provided for by God, contradicting the idea in Job 39:26 that the hawk flies wisely on its own accord, suggesting reliance on divine providence rather than individual wisdom.
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?
Paradox #1
Job 39:26 discusses the natural instincts of a hawk in flight. A contradiction or inconsistency might arise when comparing this description with ancient beliefs or scientific understanding. In ancient times, people might have attributed the hawk's ability to fly to divine intervention, while modern science explains it through aerodynamics and biology. This could lead to a perceived conflict between religious texts and scientific explanations regarding the mechanics of flight.
Paradox #2
The verse mentions the wisdom or understanding of certain animals which can be interpreted as attributing complex behaviors or abilities to them without recognizing biological explanations. This viewpoint can conflict with scientific understanding that such behaviors are the result of natural instincts and evolutionary processes, not inherent wisdom or understanding.