Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 24:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 24:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 24:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the person is asking God to help him do a good job for Abraham and to be kind to him. He wants God's help to make the day successful and nice for his master.

Genesis 24:12: And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.

Contradiction with James 4:3

James 4:3 contradicts Genesis 24:12 by highlighting that prayers can go unanswered when asked wrongly or with wrong motives, unlike Genesis 24:12, where a prayer is immediately answered positively.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

Matthew 6:7 contradicts Genesis 24:12 by warning against vain repetitions in prayer, whereas Genesis 24:12 records a straightforward, seemingly effective prayer.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

Proverbs 28:9 contradicts Genesis 24:12 by stating that prayer can be an abomination if the person turns away from the law, yet Genesis 24:12 does not mention such conditions.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

Isaiah 59:2 contradicts Genesis 24:12 by suggesting that sin separates people from God and can block prayers, which is not indicated in Genesis 24:12’s quick response to prayer.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with John 9:31

John 9:31 contradicts Genesis 24:12 by stating that God does not listen to sinners, but listens to those who worship and do His will, whereas Genesis 24:12 presents a successful prayer without specifying these conditions.

John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
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