Contradiction with John 14:9
This verse suggests that knowing and seeing Jesus equates to knowing and seeing the Father, while Job 9:11 depicts God as passing by unseen and unknowable.
John 14:9: Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou [then], Shew us the Father?
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6
This verse encourages seeking the Lord while He may be found, implying His presence is accessible, contrasting Job 9:11 which portrays God as elusive.
Isaiah 55:6: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:13
This verse states that seeking God wholeheartedly leads to finding Him, contradicting the notion in Job 9:11 of God's hidden and unperceivable nature.
Jeremiah 29:13: And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Contradiction with Hebrews 4:16
This verse encourages bold approach to God's throne of grace, suggesting accessibility, in contrast to Job 9:11's depiction of unrecognized divine presence.
Hebrews 4:16: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
This verse promises Jesus' continual presence with believers, which contrasts with the inability to perceive God as described in Job 9:11.
Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
Paradox #1
Job 9:11 suggests God's actions are mysterious and often go unnoticed. A potential contradiction could be how this concept aligns with the belief that God is always present and actively involved in believers' lives. How can God be both hidden and intimately present at the same time? This can lead to questions about the nature of divine interaction with the world.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Job 9:11 could center around the idea of God's actions being mysterious or not perceivable by humans, making it hard to understand or question divine justice. This might seem inconsistent with the expectation that a just and loving deity would act in ways that humans can comprehend and recognize as good. This could lead to conflict in interpreting how God’s unknowable ways align with human ideas of morality and fairness.