Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jonah 4:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jonah 4:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jonah 4:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Jonah, God is asking Jonah if it's really right or okay for him to be upset and angry. It's like when a parent asks a child if they're sure they should be mad about something that might not be a big deal.

Jonah 4:4: Then said the LORD, Doest thou well to be angry? [Doest...: or, Art thou greatly angry?]

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:11

This verse suggests that a fool vents all his feelings, implying self-control and calmness are wise, while Jonah 4:4 questions Jonah's anger, suggesting emotional expression may be justified.

Proverbs 29:11: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:26

This verse advises to "be angry, and sin not," which could imply that anger is not inherently wrong, whereas Jonah 4:4 questions if it is right for Jonah to be angry at all.

Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Contradiction with James 1:19-20

These verses advise being slow to anger because man’s anger does not produce righteousness, whereas Jonah 4:4 questions but does not outright condemn Jonah's anger.

James 1:19-20: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This advises against taking revenge and leaving room for God's wrath, whereas Jonah 4:4 questions the rightness of Jonah's anger, not directly addressing the concept of vengeance.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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