Contradiction with Psalm 8:4
This verse marvels at God's care for mankind, while Job 7:18 expresses a sense of being overwhelmed by constant scrutiny.
Psalm 8:4: What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
This verse emphasizes God's provision and care, which contrasts with the feeling of relentless testing in Job 7:18.
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?
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Promises of God's support and lack of fear contradict the implied anxiety and surveillance in Job 7:18.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Speaks of plans for a hopeful future, while Job 7:18 suggests a negative and trying scrutiny.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23
Highlights God's constant compassion and renewal, whereas Job 7:18 focuses on continuous trials.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with Psalm 121:3-4
God's vigilant keeping is protective, contrasting with Job 7:18’s tone of burdensome observance.
Psalm 121:3-4: He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Contradiction with James 1:17
Every good gift and perfect gift from above contrasts with Job's view of unrelenting trials in Job 7:18.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
God's work for good in all things contradicts the sense of incessant testing described in Job 7:18.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:8
Assurance of God's presence without fear contrasts with Job 7:18’s feeling of constant testing.
Deuteronomy 31:8: And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
Paradox #1
Job 7:18 raises questions about why God closely monitors and tests humans constantly, which might seem contradictory to the idea of a loving and benevolent God. People might wonder why a caring God would permit relentless scrutiny or suffering. This could be seen as inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that emphasize God's compassion and mercy.