Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 32:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 32:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 32:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, Elihu waited for Job to finish speaking because the other people were older than him. He thought it was polite to let the older ones talk first.

Job 32:4: Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they [were] elder than he. [waited...: Heb. expected Job in words] [elder: Heb. elder for days]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:29

This verse states that the glory of young men is their strength, whereas Job 32:4 implies youth should wait and listen to those older.

Proverbs 20:29: The glory of young men [is] their strength: and the beauty of old men [is] the gray head.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:12

Here, Paul encourages Timothy not to let others despise his youth, contrasting with Job 32:4's implication that age should precede speech.

1 Timothy 4:12: Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:13

This verse claims a poor and wise child is better than an old and foolish king, contrasting with Job 32:4's respect for age.

Ecclesiastes 4:13: Better [is] a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. [who...: Heb. who knoweth not to be admonished]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:7

God tells Jeremiah to speak despite his youth, contradicting Job 32:4’s notion of youth refraining from speaking.

Jeremiah 1:7: But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I [am] a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:3

Jesus highlights the importance of becoming like children to enter the kingdom of heaven, which contrasts with the respect for age implied in Job 32:4.

Matthew 18:3: And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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