Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 13:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 13:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 13:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to most Christian teachings, Job is asking his friends to listen carefully to what he has to say and to understand his side of the story. He wants them to pay attention because he feels what he is saying is important and true.

Job 13:6: Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13

It contradicts Job 13:6 by advising that answering a matter before hearing it is foolish, while Job 13:6 is about allowing Job to fully present his argument.

Proverbs 18:13: He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him. [answereth...: Heb. returneth a word]

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse encourages being swift to hear and slow to speak, which opposes Job's plea for his listeners to hear his reasoning immediately in Job 13:6.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28

It suggests that keeping silent is wise, contrasting with Job’s encouragement for his friends to listen to his speech in Job 13:6.

Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
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