Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
Job 40:11 speaks of bringing down the proud, whereas Matthew 5:5 promises that the meek shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with James 4:6
Job 40:11 implies judgment upon pride, while James 4:6 offers grace to the humble, suggesting a different outcome for the proud versus the humble.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:2
Job 40:11 emphasizes humbling the proud, but Proverbs 11:2 indicates that with humility comes wisdom, suggesting a positive result rather than a negative one.
Proverbs 11:2: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:6
Job 40:11 commands the humbling of the proud, whereas 1 Peter 5:6 advises personal humility, promising exaltation in due time, suggesting a different process and outcome.
1 Peter 5:6: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Paradox #1
This verse might be seen as highlighting the contradiction of showcasing a powerful and sometimes harsh God who demands humility and obedience, while humans value compassion and forgiveness. This can create tension between the divine actions described and human perspectives on justice and mercy.