Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 29:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 29:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 29:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Job, the author shares that even important people would stop talking and listen carefully to Job, because they respected him so much and thought he was very wise.

Job 29:9: The princes refrained talking, and laid [their] hand on their mouth.

Contradiction with Exodus 4:10

Contradicts Job 29:9 as Moses describes himself as not eloquent and slow of speech, whereas Job 29:9 portrays Job being listened to in silence.

Exodus 4:10: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Contradicts Job 29:9 as it mentions that God chooses the foolish and weak to shame the wise, whereas Job is respected by the wise and mighty.

1 Corinthians 1:26-29: For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, [are called]:

Contradiction with Job 12:2-3

Contradicts Job 29:9 as it describes a situation where Job sarcastically notes that wisdom will die with his friends, indicating contention rather than silent respect.

Job 12:2-3: No doubt but ye [are] the people, and wisdom shall die with you.

Contradiction with Mark 6:4

Contradicts Job 29:9 as Jesus notes that a prophet is without honor in his own town, whereas Job is honored and respected.

Mark 6:4: But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:57

Contradicts Job 29:9 as it reflects on Jesus not being honored in his own home, unlike Job who is honored and listened to in silence.

Matthew 13:57: And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.
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