Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 32:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 32:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 32:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Elihu felt nervous because he was young and speaking to people much older than him, so he was afraid to share his thoughts. He wanted to be respectful and make sure he wasn't being disrespectful by giving his opinion.

Job 32:6: And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I [am] young, and ye [are] very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion. [young: Heb. few of days] [durst...: Heb. feared]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:12

This verse contradicts Job 32:6 by encouraging young people to be examples in conduct, love, and faith, implying wisdom is not limited by age.

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 Proverbs 20:29

This verse contradicts Job 32:6 as it states that the glory of young men is their strength, valuing youth positively instead of associating it with lack of wisdom.

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

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:13

This verse contradicts Job 32:6 by suggesting that a poor and wise child is better than an old and foolish king, implying wisdom can be found in youth.

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 1 Samuel 17:33-37

These verses contradict Job 32:6 by showing David, although young, having both courage and faith to confront Goliath, demonstrating wisdom beyond his years.

1 Samuel 17:33-37: And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou [art but] a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.

Contradiction with Psalm 119:99-100

These verses contradict Job 32:6 by declaring that understanding can exceed that of teachers and elders, suggesting wisdom is not dependent on age.

Psalm 119:99-100: I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies [are] my meditation.
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