Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 8:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 8:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 8:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, Bildad, one of Job's friends, began to speak. He wanted to give his thoughts about what was happening to Job.

Job 8:1: Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:27

This verse values sparing and wise use of words, whereas Job 8:1 begins a long speech from Bildad which contradicts this by promoting extensive reasoning.

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 James 1:19

This verse advises being "slow to speak," contradicting the lengthy discourse that Bildad launches into after Job 8:1.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19

This verse states "In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin," contrasting Bildad's decision to engage in extensive speech starting in Job 8:1.

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