Contradiction with Psalm 8:4
This verse suggests that man is significant and worthy of attention, contrasting with Job 7:17, which questions why God would be mindful of man.
Psalm 8:4: What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Contradiction with Hebrews 2:6
Similar to Psalm 8:4, this verse acknowledges man's importance and God's care, contradicting the notion of insignificance in Job 7:17.
Hebrews 2:6: But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Contradiction with Genesis 1:26
This verse describes man as being made in the image of God and having dominion, implying human significance in contrast to Job 7:17.
Genesis 1:26: And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
This verse highlights the value of humans to God, suggesting they are of great importance, which contradicts Job 7:17's questioning of man's worthiness of God's attention.
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
The contradiction or inconsistency in Job 7:17 could be its similarity to Psalm 8:4, which raises questions about authorship and the relationship between these texts. Both verses express amazement at God's attention to humans, but their contexts and tones are different, suggesting differing perspectives about humanity's significance. This similarity could imply shared themes or sources, raising questions about the historical development of biblical texts.