Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 15:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 15:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 15:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian understanding, Eliphaz, the author speaking in this verse, is telling Job that he speaks in a way that shows he has done wrong and uses tricky words. This means Eliphaz thinks Job might be saying things that are not honest or good.

Job 15:5: For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the crafty. [uttereth: Heb. teacheth]

Contradiction with Psalm 51:4

This verse highlights that sin is against God only, whereas Job 15:5 suggests that sin can also be exhibited through the words of one’s mouth.

Psalm 51:4: Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done [this] evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, [and] be clear when thou judgest.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

This verse states that confessing our sins results in forgiveness, contradicting Job 15:5 where it implies speech exposes one's iniquity without mention of confession leading to repentance.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Contradiction with Luke 6:45

This verse says that a good man brings good from the good stored in his heart, suggesting that not all speech reveals iniquity as implied by Job 15:5.

Luke 6:45: A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

This verse encourages using speech to build up others, contradicting Job 15:5's implication that one's speech is a conduit for iniquity.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:2

This proverb indicates that the tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright, contrasting with Job 15:5 which suggests that speech naturally reveals wickedness.

Proverbs 15:2: The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. [poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth]
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