Contradiction with Genesis 3:17-18
These verses describe how the ground is cursed due to Adam's sin and will bring forth thorns and thistles, presenting a contrast to the peace offered in Job 5:23.
Genesis 3:17-18: And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed [is] the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat [of] it all the days of thy life;
Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6
Describes a future time when animals will live peacefully together, which is different from the idea of being at peace with the current wild beasts on earth as described in Job 5:23.
Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:7
In the Parable of the Sower, thorns choke the plants, showing adversity rather than peace with the land, which contradicts the harmonious relationship with the field described in Job 5:23.
Matthew 13:7: And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:
Contradiction with Romans 8:22
States that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs, indicating ongoing struggle and not peace as mentioned in Job 5:23.
Romans 8:22: For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. [the...: or, every creature]
Paradox #1
Job 5:23 states that people will be at peace with the stones of the field and the wild animals. The contradiction or inconsistency here could be with the observable reality that humans often struggle with nature, such as dealing with dangerous animals or natural obstacles, rather than being at peace with them. This verse could be seen as conflicting with the typical human experience of nature as something that must be managed or defended against.
Paradox #2
The verse mentions being at peace with wild animals, which contradicts the scientific understanding that many wild animals can be dangerous to humans due to their natural instincts and behaviors.