Job 7:10 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of the book of Job, this verse means that when someone dies, they cannot come back to their home and the place where they lived won't recognize them anymore. It helps us understand that death is a final goodbye from this world.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:5

This verse speaks about Hezekiah's return to the house of the Lord after being healed, contradicting Job 7:10's notion of not returning.

2 Kings 20:5: Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.

Contradiction with John 11:44

Lazarus is raised from the dead and returns to his home, contradicting the idea that someone cannot come back.

John 11:44: And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 17:22-23

Elijah revives the widow's son, and he is brought back to his mother’s house, contradicting the permanence of departure.

1 Kings 17:22-23: And the LORD heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.

Contradiction with Acts 9:40-41

Peter raises Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead and presents her alive, allowing her to return to her community.

Acts 9:40-41: But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning [him] to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:14

Samuel is brought back to speak with Saul after his death, suggesting a return of presence, even in a different form.

1 Samuel 28:14: And he said unto her, What form [is] he of? And she said, An old man cometh up; and he [is] covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it [was] Samuel, and he stooped with [his] face to the ground, and bowed himself. [What...: Heb. What is his form?]

Contradiction with Luke 8:54-55

Jesus raises Jairus' daughter, who then returned to life and would have returned to her home.

Luke 8:54-55: And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:52-53

Many bodies of the saints were raised after Jesus' resurrection and appeared to many in the city, indicating a form of return.

Matthew 27:52-53: And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,