Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 32:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 32:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 32:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, the people listening were so surprised and confused that they didn’t know what to say anymore, so they stopped talking. It shows that sometimes even grown-ups don’t have all the answers, and that's okay.

Job 32:15: They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. [left...: Heb. removed speeches from themselves]

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28

Job 32:15 suggests confusion and lack of words, while Proverbs 17:28 indicates silence is wisdom, not confusion.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:19

Job 32:15 implies uncertainty in speech, whereas Matthew 10:19 assures believers they will be given words to speak.

Matthew 10:19: But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:10

Job 32:15 shows hesitation, but Ecclesiastes 9:10 encourages doing everything with might and determination.

Ecclesiastes 9:10: Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Job 32:15 describes being confounded, yet 2 Timothy 1:7 speaks of power and a sound mind, not fear or confusion.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Job 32:15 shows bewilderment, but 1 Corinthians 14:33 states God is not the author of confusion.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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