Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
This verse says God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy, while Job 9:17 presents a view of God who crushes and wounds without cause.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with James 1:17
This verse describes God as the giver of every good and perfect gift, which contrasts with Job 9:17 where Job perceives God's actions as harmful.
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 1 John 4:8
This verse states that God is love, conflicting with Job 9:17 where God seems to bring suffering.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This verse assures that all things work together for good to those who love God, whereas Job 9:17 reflects a feeling of despair from Job towards God's actions.
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 Isaiah 41:10
This verse promises God's support and strength, contradicting Job 9:17 where Job feels overwhelmed by God's hand.
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.
Paradox #1
The verse in question may seem to paint God as unjust or overly harsh, which could be seen as conflicting with the portrayal of God as loving and just in other parts of the Bible. This might appear inconsistent with the image of a benevolent deity.
Paradox #2
Job 9:17 expresses a feeling of being overwhelmed or unjustly treated by a higher power. The contradiction could be the conflict between the idea of a just, loving deity and the experience of suffering and perceived unfair treatment. Some might struggle with understanding why a good God would allow bad things to happen to good people. This raises questions about the nature of divine justice and fairness.