Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 24:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 24:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 24:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse is about asking God for a special sign. A man asks God to show him who the right person is to help by making her offer water for him and his camels.

Genesis 24:14: And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: [let the same be] she [that] thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.

Contradiction with James 4:3

It highlights the improper motivations behind requests, contradicting the selfless and specific prayer in Genesis 24:14.

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

Advises against repetitive and lengthy prayers, whereas Genesis 24:14 shows a detailed request being made.

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.
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