Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 24:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 24:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 24:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the person in the story is welcoming a visitor by saying, "Come inside, you are special to God!" He has made sure everything is ready for both the visitor and his camels.

Genesis 24:31: And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

While Genesis 24:31 depicts a warm welcome, this verse advises shaking off the dust if a place does not receive you, highlighting rejection instead of hospitality.

Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

Contradiction with Luke 9:5

In contrast to the welcoming invitation in Genesis 24:31, this verse advises leaving a place where you are not received, emphasizing departure rather than welcome.

Luke 9:5: And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:17

Unlike Genesis 24:31, which offers an invitation to come in, this verse advises separation and coming out from among those perceived as unclean, implying exclusion rather than inclusion.

2 Corinthians 6:17: Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean [thing]; and I will receive you,

Contradiction with 3 John 1:10

This verse contrasts with Genesis 24:31 as it speaks of refusal to welcome brethren, highlighting rejection rather than receptiveness.

3 John 1:10: Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth [them] out of the church.
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