Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 34:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 34:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 34:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Elihu believes that Job talked about things he doesn't really understand, and his words didn't show wise thinking. Elihu thinks Job should listen and learn more before speaking.

Job 34:35: Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words [were] without wisdom.

Contradiction with Job 12:12

Implies that wisdom comes with age, contrasting with Job 34:35 where Elihu suggests Job speaks without knowledge despite his years.

Job 12:12: With the ancient [is] wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

Contradiction with Job 42:7

God rebukes Job's friends for not speaking rightly about Him, suggesting Job's words were more accurate, which contradicts Elihu's claim in Job 34:35.

Job 42:7: And it was [so], that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me [the thing that is] right, as my servant Job [hath].

Contradiction with James 1:5

Promises that God gives wisdom generously to all who ask, which implies Job could have wisdom rather than speaking without knowledge as Elihu claims.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:7

States that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, implying Job’s fear of God could lead to knowledge contrary to Elihu's claim.

Proverbs 1:7: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. [the beginning: or, the principal part]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:23

Expresses the difficulty of attaining wisdom, which might contradict Elihu’s assertion that Job lacks understanding.

Ecclesiastes 7:23: All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it [was] far from me.
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