Contradiction with Job 40:4
This verse contradicts as Job acknowledges his own unworthiness and chooses to remain silent, whereas in Job 40:3, there's no direct contradiction but preceding verses indicate Job is being challenged by God.
Job 40:4: Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
Contradiction with Job 42:5-6
Here Job admits seeing and understanding God better, leading to repentance, suggesting a contrast from his earlier limited response in 40:3.
Job 42:5-6: I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee.
Contradiction with Exodus 3:11
Moses expresses unworthiness in a moment of doubt, contrasting Job's previous confidence before God's challenge.
Exodus 3:11: And Moses said unto God, Who [am] I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?
Contradiction with Isaiah 6:5
Isaiah acknowledges his sinful nature upon seeing God, contrasting with the silence Job observes after God's questioning.
Isaiah 6:5: Then said I, Woe [is] me! for I am undone; because I [am] a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. [undone: Heb. cut off]
Contradiction with Luke 18:13
The tax collector shows humility by pleading for mercy, countering any perceived lack of response in Job in 40:3.
Luke 18:13: And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as [his] eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
Contradiction with Romans 3:19
Highlights that every mouth may be stopped before God, aligning with Job’s ultimate silence but also emphasizing complete accountability.
Romans 3:19: Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. [guilty...: or, subject to the judgment of God]
Contradiction with James 4:10
Urges believers to humble themselves before God for exaltation, a deeper humility beyond Job's brief acknowledgment in 40:3.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:6
Advises humbling oneself under God's mighty hand, contrasting any initial defensive stance Job displayed prior to 40:3.
1 Peter 5:6: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Contradiction with Matthew 11:25
Jesus thanks the Father for revelation given to the humble, a contrast with Job’s earlier questioning approach.
Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.