Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 24:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 24:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 24:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Genesis, this verse shows a servant praying to God for help in finding the right wife for his master's son. It teaches that asking for God's guidance can help us make good choices.

Genesis 24:42: And I came this day unto the well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:

Contradiction with Matthew 21:22

Contradicts the belief that actions are validated by signs, as it suggests faith is what ensures a request is granted.

Matthew 21:22: And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

Contradicts by suggesting that repetitive prayers, like confirmations through signs, are unnecessary for God to hear.

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.

Contradiction with James 4:3

Implies that asking or seeking signs for the wrong reasons, even for guidance like in Genesis 24:42, can be ineffective.

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 Romans 8:26

Suggests that the Spirit helps in prayer instead of relying solely on signs for confirmation of actions.

Romans 8:26: Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
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