Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 36:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 36:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 36:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Job, this verse is about a man named Elihu who asks for a moment to speak because he believes he has important things to say about God. He thinks his words will help others learn more about God and understand Him better.

Job 36:2: Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that [I have] yet to speak on God's behalf. [I have...: Heb. there are yet words for God]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Job 36:2 suggests to wait a little longer to hear more wisdom, while Proverbs 3:5 emphasizes trusting in the Lord rather than one's own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Ecclesiastes 5:2 advises not to be hasty in speaking, contrasting with the prelude to speaking more in Job 36:2.

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 James 1:19

Job 36:2 implies a readiness to speak further, while James 1:19 advises to be swift to hear and slow to speak.

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