Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 32:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 32:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 32:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Elihu was very angry with Job because Job was saying he was right instead of saying that God was right. Elihu thought Job should be putting the blame on God rather than trying to prove he was innocent.

Job 32:2: Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God. [himself: Heb. his soul]

Contradiction with James 1:19

Job 32:2 criticizes Job for justifying himself rather than God, while James 1:19 advises being slow to speak and quick to listen, suggesting patience and restraint over self-justification.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:27

This proverb emphasizes the virtue of restraining one's words and having a calm spirit, which contrasts with Elihu’s anger against Job’s self-justification mentioned in Job 32:2.

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

Contradiction with James 3:17

Speaks of wisdom from above as pure, peaceable, gentle, and open to reason, implying that anger, as expressed by Elihu, contradicts this divine wisdom.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

While Elihu is angered and ready to judge Job, Matthew 7:1 warns against judgment, which is in contrast to Elihu's approach.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer is recommended to turn away wrath, contrasting Elihu's anger directed towards Job in Job 32:2.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Paradox #1

Job 32:2 involves a character upset with Job for justifying himself rather than God. The moral conflict here could involve the tension between human pride and humility before God. Job's friends might see Job's defense of his own righteousness as prideful, while Job sees himself as honestly expressing his integrity. This creates a conflict between human self-assessment and deference to divine judgment.

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