Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 32:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 32:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 32:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Job is saying that he has a lot to say and it feels like there is a strong force inside him, like when you feel the need to speak up. It’s like when you have a big secret or idea and you just can’t keep it inside any longer.

Job 32:18: For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. [matter: Heb. words] [spirit...: Heb. spirit of my belly]

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:11

A fool utters all his mind, but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards, contrasted with Job 32:18 which suggests expressing one's feelings.

Proverbs 29:11: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Advises not to be rash with words and to let words be few, conflicting with the expression of speaking due to fullness of spirit in Job 32:18.

Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]

Contradiction with James 1:19

Encourages being slow to speak, whereas Job 32:18 emphasizes the urgency of speech due to internal compulsion.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19

Warns that in the multitude of words there is sin, whereas Job 32:18 suggests an impulse to speak driven by the spirit.

Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:27

Praises using words sparingly as evidence of knowledge, in contrast to Job 32:18 which describes being compelled to speak.

Proverbs 17:27: He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. [an...: or, a cool]
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