Contradiction with Proverbs 18:2
Unlike Job 29:21, this verse suggests that fools have no interest in understanding or listening, contradicting the idea of attentively listening to wisdom.
Proverbs 18:2: A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 4:3
This verse anticipates a time when people will not endure sound teaching, contrasting with Job 29:21’s depiction of people listening carefully to instruction.
2 Timothy 4:3: For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
Contradiction with Matthew 13:15
Contradicts Job 29:21 because it describes people with closed ears and hearts who do not listen or understand, unlike Job's audience.
Matthew 13:15: For this people's heart is waxed gross, and [their] ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with [their] eyes, and hear with [their] ears, and should understand with [their] heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:10
Refers to people who find the word of the Lord unpleasant and refuse to listen, contrasting with the audience in Job 29:21 who listens eagerly.
Jeremiah 6:10: To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? behold, their ear [is] uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken: behold, the word of the LORD is unto them a reproach; they have no delight in it.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:32
This verse talks about people hearing but not doing, indicating a lack of genuine listening, opposing Job 29:21’s attentive listeners.
Ezekiel 33:32: And, lo, thou [art] unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not. [a very...: Heb. a song of loves]
Contradiction with Acts 7:57
Describes people who covered their ears and refused to listen, directly opposing the listeners in Job 29:21 who were attentive to Job’s words.
Acts 7:57: Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord,
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:13
Portrays people who did not listen despite many warnings, contrasting with the eager listening depicted in Job 29:21.
Jeremiah 7:13: And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not;