Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 33:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 33:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 33:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, God is asking Job to speak up if he has anything to say because God wants to help him understand and make things right. It's like when a loving parent wants to hear their child's side of the story to help them.

Job 33:32: If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13

This verse advises against answering a matter before hearing it, suggesting a contradiction if one speaks without having all information, whereas Job 33:32 encourages speaking if one has anything to say.

Proverbs 18:13: He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him. [answereth...: Heb. returneth a word]

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28

This verse suggests that staying silent can be wise, potentially contradicting Job 33:32, which encourages speaking up if one has knowledge.

Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse advises being slow to speak, which can contradict Job 33:32's encouragement to speak if you have anything to say.

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

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Advises not to be quick with words, potentially contrasting with the permission to speak up in Job 33:32.

Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19

Warns that in the multitude of words there is sin, suggesting a contradiction with the encouragement to speak in Job 33:32.

Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

Contradiction with James 3:1

Warns against many becoming teachers and the associated judgment, which could contradict the encouragement to express oneself in Job 33:32 if it's related to teaching or correcting.

James 3:1: My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. [condemnation: or, judgment]

Contradiction with Matthew 12:36

Warns that every idle word will be judged, contrasting with the freedom to speak given in Job 33:32.

Matthew 12:36: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
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