Genesis 24:22 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Moses, this verse tells us about a servant who was nice and gave jewelry to a girl, Rebekah, after his camels finished drinking water. The gifts were a way to say thank you and to show she was special.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against storing treasures on earth, contrasting with Genesis 24:22, where valuable gifts like gold are presented.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

This verse warns against greed and focusing on material wealth, contradicting the giving of expensive gifts in Genesis 24:22.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

This verse states that the love of money is the root of all evil, differing from the act of gifting wealth in Genesis 24:22.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with James 2:1-4

This passage speaks against showing favoritism based on wealth, while Genesis 24:22 involves giving gifts of wealth as tokens of favor.

James 2:1-4: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4-5

These verses caution against wearing oneself out to gain wealth, which opposes the implication of wealth's value in Genesis 24:22.

Proverbs 23:4-5: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

Contradiction with Luke 16:13

This verse indicates serving God and money is contradictory, contrasting with the celebratory use of wealth in Genesis 24:22.

Luke 16:13: No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

Instructs to sell possessions and give to the poor, in contrast to giving costly gifts as seen in Genesis 24:22.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.