Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
This verse states that a man plans his course but the Lord establishes his steps, which can contradict the implicit assumption in Jonah 1:8 that Jonah's situation is solely due to his own actions rather than divine direction.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses emphasize that God's thoughts and ways are higher than those of humans, contradicting the sailors' assumption in Jonah 1:8 that they can fully understand Jonah's predicament through questioning alone.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 11:33
This verse highlights the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge, contradicting the implication in Jonah 1:8 that human inquiry can easily discern divine motives or actions.
Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:5
This verse suggests that God has ordained individuals for specific purposes before birth, which contradicts the notion in Jonah 1:8 that the sailors' inquiries alone could uncover Jonah's destiny or divine appointment.
Jeremiah 1:5: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. [ordained: Heb. gave]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:5
This verse acknowledges the mystery of God's work, which contradicts the attempt in Jonah 1:8 to gain understanding of the situation purely through human questioning.
Ecclesiastes 11:5: As thou knowest not what [is] the way of the spirit, [nor] how the bones [do grow] in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.