Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 32:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 32:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 32:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, God was upset with Job's three friends because they said Job did something wrong without really knowing the truth. They couldn't give good answers, but they still blamed Job anyway.

Job 32:3: Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and [yet] had condemned Job.

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse encourages being slow to anger, contradicting the anger shown by Elihu in Job 32:3.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:18

Promotes patience over anger, contrary to Elihu's anger in Job 32:3.

Proverbs 15:18: A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:8

Advises against anger, which is opposite Elihu's reaction in Job 32:3.

Psalm 37:8: Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:9

Warns against being quick to anger, unlike Elihu’s anger in Job 32:3.

Ecclesiastes 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:29

Highlights that those who are slow to wrath have great understanding, contrasting with Elihu's anger in Job 32:3.

Proverbs 14:29: [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. [hasty...: Heb. short of spirit]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:22

Warns against anger, conflicting with the anger of Elihu in Job 32:3.

Matthew 5:22: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. [Raca: that is, Vain fellow]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32

Equates patience with greatness, which contrasts Elihu's anger in Job 32:3.

Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
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