Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 24:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 24:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 24:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written Genesis, this verse shows kindness and helpfulness because Rebekah quickly gave water to a traveler who was thirsty. Christians see this as a reminder to be kind and caring to others.

Genesis 24:18: And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.

Contradiction with James 2:14

This verse suggests that faith without works is dead, while Genesis 24:18 depicts Rebekah's immediate and selfless act of service.

James 2:14: What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, whereas Genesis 24:18 shows kindness to a stranger, not an enemy.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 6:29

Here, Jesus teaches to offer the other cheek, which implies non-resistance to evil, contrasting with Rebekah's voluntary assistance.

Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Advises to feed your enemy if they are hungry, which varies in context as Genesis 24:18 depicts offering a drink to a stranger, not an enemy.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Galatians 6:10

This verse encourages doing good to all, especially to those of the household of faith, while Genesis 24:18 reflects doing good to an unknown traveler.

Galatians 6:10: As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
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