Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:30
This verse depicts Saul asking for honor despite his disobedience, contrasting with the impartiality mentioned in Job 32:21.
1 Samuel 15:30: Then he said, I have sinned: [yet] honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:23
This verse states that showing partiality in judgment is not good, aligning with Job 32:21 but highlighting potential for contradiction through human actions.
Proverbs 24:23: These [things] also [belong] to the wise. [It is] not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
Contradiction with James 2:9
James warns against showing favoritism, contrasting with the idea of needing to avoid flattering or being partial in judgment.
James 2:9: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
Contradiction with Galatians 1:10
Paul speaks about not seeking to please man, which could contradict if one were to honor a person out of partiality, contrary to Job 32:21.
Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34
Peter recognizes that God shows no partiality, which may contradict human tendencies to respect persons, unlike what Job 32:21 advises.
Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with Romans 2:11
Paul emphasizes that God does not show favoritism, in contradiction to human tendencies to do so, as warned against in Job 32:21.
Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:17
This verse instructs judges to be impartial, directly opposing the act of giving undue regard to persons, aligning with but also emphasizing contradictions in human behavior as seen in Job 32:21.
Deuteronomy 1:17: Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; [but] ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment [is] God's: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring [it] unto me, and I will hear it. [respect...: Heb. acknowledge faces]
Contradiction with James 3:17
This describes wisdom from above as without partiality, aligning yet highlighting how human wisdom may contrast, as warned in Job 32:21.
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 Leviticus 19:15
Advises against showing partiality, reinforcing Job 32:21's message but contrasting with how people often behave.
Leviticus 19:15: Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: [but] in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:21
Paul instructs to do nothing out of partiality, emphasizing inconsistency with human tendencies suggested to be avoided in Job 32:21.
1 Timothy 5:21: I charge [thee] before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. [preferring...: or, prejudice]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in the verse could arise from the struggle between being honest and showing respect. The verse suggests avoiding favoritism or flattery, which can be difficult if social norms encourage praising others, even if it's not sincere. Balancing truth and kindness can be challenging.