Contradiction with Job 32:8
This verse highlights that understanding comes from the spirit in a person, implying wisdom is accessed internally, contrasting with Job 35:4 which suggests Elihu will provide wisdom.
Job 32:8: But [there is] a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6
States that the Lord gives wisdom, contradicting Elihu's claim in Job 35:4 where he offers his own argument as a source of insight.
Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Illustrates that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human understanding, contradicting the premise of Elihu assuming clarity on divine matters in Job 35:4.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25
Asserts that God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, challenging Elihu's confidence in his own reasoning as seen in Job 35:4.
1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:27
This verse notes that the anointing teaches believers all things, suggesting reliance on divine guidance rather than Elihu's perspective in Job 35:4.
1 John 2:27: But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. [in him: or, in it]