Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 34:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 34:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 34:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Job, this verse means that just like our mouths help us taste different foods, our ears help us understand different words. It's saying that we need to listen carefully to know what is true.

Job 34:3: For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat. [mouth: Heb. palate]

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:15

This verse suggests a simple person believes every word, whereas Job 34:3 implies discerning judgment in testing words.

Proverbs 14:15: The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13

This verse advises against answering a matter before hearing it, contrasting with Job 34:3's implication of quick judgment.

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 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, potentially conflicting with Job 34:3's focus on judging words.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse advises not to judge, which contrasts with the implication of judgment in Job 34:3.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:36

This verse warns that every idle word will be judged, contrasting with the idea of evaluating words oneself as in Job 34:3.

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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