Contradiction with Genesis 1:26
This verse states that humans are given dominion over all creatures, suggesting complete control, which contradicts James 3:7 that claims not all animals can be tamed.
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 Psalm 8:6-8
These verses declare that humans have dominion over all works of God's hands, including animals, conflicting with James 3:7, which implies limits to this dominion.
Psalm 8:6-8: Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all [things] under his feet:
Contradiction with Genesis 9:2
This verse suggests that all animals will fear and dread humans, implying ease of control, which contradicts the idea in James 3:7 that not all can be tamed.
Genesis 9:2: And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth [upon] the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.
Paradox #1
The verse suggests that humans can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and sea creatures. However, scientifically, not all species can be fully tamed or domesticated due to their inherent behaviors and instincts, which may not allow for complete human control or influence.
Paradox #2
James 3:7 talks about taming animals but highlights the difficulty of taming the tongue (human speech). The moral conflict here could be the challenge of human language and communication; although humans have managed to control many aspects of nature, they often struggle to control their own words, which can cause harm or conflict with their moral values of kindness and truthfulness.