Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 24:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 24:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 24:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse tells us that a man is waiting by a well to see the girls come out to get water. He hopes to find a special helper for his master's son.

Genesis 24:13: Behold, I stand [here] by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse suggests seeking and asking for guidance, whereas Genesis 24:13 implies waiting for a sign.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Advises trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your own understanding, potentially conflicting with the implicit human foresight in Genesis 24:13.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Warns against making specific future plans without acknowledgment of God's will, while Genesis 24:13 involves a specific plan set by the servant.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Commands having no other gods or idols, which includes reliance on signs or omens that could be misinterpreted from Genesis 24:13.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with John 4:24

States that God must be worshiped in spirit and truth, contrasting the material sign-seeking conduct in Genesis 24:13.

John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Focuses on the Lord looking at the heart rather than outward appearances, while Genesis 24:13 involves choosing a wife based on external signs.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:18

Encourages being led by the Spirit, whereas Genesis 24:13 involves being led by a sign of human devising.

Galatians 5:18: But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
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