Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 24:56

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 24:56 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 24:56. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means God helped the person find success on his journey, and he asked not to be delayed so he could return to his master quickly. It shows that when God helps us, we should keep going and finish what we set out to do.

Genesis 24:56: And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:2

This verse suggests the importance of having knowledge, while Genesis 24:56 emphasizes not delaying the decision, potentially before adequate understanding is achieved.

Proverbs 19:2: Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good; and he that hasteth with [his] feet sinneth.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

This verse speaks about there being a time for every purpose, implying patience, while Genesis 24:56 emphasizes hastening the journey without delay.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse advises being slow to speak and slow to wrath, which contrasts with the urgency implied in Genesis 24:56.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:5

This verse emphasizes the importance of diligent planning, which can be seen as contradictory to the immediacy of action in Genesis 24:56.

Proverbs 21:5: The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.

Contradiction with Luke 14:28

This verse suggests that one should count the cost before taking action, contrasting with the immediate departure in Genesis 24:56.

Luke 14:28: For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have [sufficient] to finish [it]?

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:29

This verse highlights the wisdom of being slow to anger, indirectly promoting patience, unlike the urgency in Genesis 24:56.

Proverbs 14:29: [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. [hasty...: Heb. short of spirit]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse talks about waiting on the Lord renewing strength, which can contrast with the immediate sending away in Genesis 24:56.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with James 4:13–14

This passage advises against presuming upon the future, which can be seen as contradictory to the hasty departure suggested in Genesis 24:56.

James 4:13–14:
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