Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 24:53

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 24:53 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 24:53. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse shows how Rebekah received many beautiful and valuable gifts like silver, gold, and clothes, as a sign of kindness and blessing. It also shows the servant gave special things to her family to make them happy and grateful.

Genesis 24:53: And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave [them] to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things. [jewels: Heb. vessels]

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

This verse emphasizes giving to the poor to be perfect, contrasting with giving gifts as part of a marriage arrangement.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Advises against laying up treasures on earth, which contrasts with the giving of silver and gold in Genesis 24:53.

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 James 2:5

Stresses that God has chosen the poor, which contrasts with the emphasis on wealth in Genesis 24:53.

James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Warns against covetousness and treasures, contrasting the wealth transfer in Genesis 24:53.

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

Warns that the love of money is the root of all evil, which could be seen as contradicting the gifting of wealth in Genesis 24:53.

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 Proverbs 11:4

Notes that riches do not profit in the day of wrath, contrasting with the perceived value of wealth in Genesis 24:53.

Proverbs 11:4: Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:24

States one cannot serve both God and money, contrasting the transaction in Genesis 24:53.

Matthew 6:24: No man 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 Proverbs 23:4-5

Advises not to labor for wealth, contrasting with the giving of wealth in Genesis 24:53.

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

Contradiction with Luke 18:22

Suggests selling all possessions and giving to the poor for treasure in heaven, contrasting the giving of wealth in Genesis 24:53.

Luke 18:22: Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:20

Warns that he who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished, contrasting the positive view of wealth in Genesis 24:53.

Proverbs 28:20: A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. [innocent: or, unpunished]
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