Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 35:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 35:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 35:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Elihu, Job talks a lot without really understanding what he's saying, kind of like when someone speaks without knowing the whole story. It's like when you talk about something you don't really know about, and it might not be very helpful.

Job 35:16: Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:27

This verse emphasizes the virtue of holding one's peace and the value of a calm spirit, contradicting the notion of speaking "without knowledge."

Proverbs 17:27: He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. [an...: or, a cool]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19

This verse suggests that restraining one's words is wise, which contrasts with the idea of multiplying words without wisdom, as mentioned in Job 35:16.

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

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse advises believers to be "swift to hear, slow to speak," indicating the importance of listening over speaking excessively, opposing Job 35:16's emphasis on speaking without understanding.

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

This verse advises against being rash with words and letting one's words be few, which contradicts speaking abundantly without knowledge as highlighted in Job 35:16.

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 29:11

This verse states that a fool utters his whole mind, whereas a wise man holds it back, which opposes the behavior described in Job 35:16 of multiplying words without knowledge.

Proverbs 29:11: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
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