Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 24:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 24:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 24:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God wanted the special family to find a wife from their own people, not from the place where they lived, because that was important for keeping their faith strong. It was like when parents want to choose friends who help you be the best you can be.

Genesis 24:37: And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

These verses explain that God shows no partiality and accepts those from every nation who fear Him, which contradicts the idea of not marrying outside one's family.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Stating there is neither Jew nor Greek and all are one in Christ Jesus contradicts the command to not marry a daughter of the Canaanites, promoting unity instead.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Romans 10:12

This verse notes that there is no difference between Jew and Greek, which opposes the separation implied in Genesis 24:37.

Romans 10:12: For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

Contradiction with John 3:16

God's love for the entire world and offering salvation to all contradicts the idea of limiting marriage to one's own kindred.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:11

This verse highlights that distinctions such as circumcised and uncircumcised do not matter, opposing tribal exclusivity.

Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.
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