Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 8:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 8:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 8:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Job, Bildad is asking Job why he keeps talking so much and comparing his words to a strong wind, which means he thinks Job's words are loud and not helpful. This shows that Bildad believes Job is saying things that don't make sense and are not true.

Job 8:2: How long wilt thou speak these [things]? and [how long shall] the words of thy mouth [be like] a strong wind?

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

Ecclesiastes 10:12: The words of a wise man's mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. [gracious: Heb. grace]

Contradiction with Colossians 4:6

Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Colossians 4:6: Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be seen as the harshness of questioning Job's words when he is in deep suffering. It raises the issue of lacking empathy or compassion when someone is going through a difficult time. This could be seen as inconsistent with the broader values of understanding and kindness found elsewhere in religious teachings.

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