Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 24:57

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 24:57 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 24:57. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse shows that the people wanted to ask the young girl, Rebekah, what she wanted to do. They were showing respect by letting her make an important choice about her life.

Genesis 24:57: And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse implies that it is God who ultimately directs a person’s steps, contrasting with Genesis 24:57 where the decision appears to rest on the individual's choice.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

This verse states that it is not in man to direct his own steps, contradicting the idea in Genesis 24:57 where the individual is asked to decide for themselves.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with John 15:16

This verse suggests that individuals do not choose their path, but are chosen, which is contrary to Genesis 24:57 where the choice is given to an individual.

John 15:16: Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
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