Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 32:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 32:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 32:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, when Elihu saw that the three men couldn’t answer, he got really upset. He thought they were not helping to solve the problem.

Job 32:5: When Elihu saw that [there was] no answer in the mouth of [these] three men, then his wrath was kindled.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Encourages believers to be slow to anger, while Job 32:5 shows anger upon witnessing the lack of an answer.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:29

Advocates for patience and suggests that those who are quick to anger act foolishly, contrasting with Elihu's reaction in Job 32:5.

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 Ecclesiastes 7:9

Advises against being hasty in spirit to anger, which contradicts Elihu’s immediate anger in Job 32:5.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32

Suggests that being slow to anger is better than being mighty, contrary to Elihu’s response in Job 32:5.

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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