Contradiction with Genesis 3:16
Genesis 3:16 speaks of sorrow in childbirth and subjugation to the husband, contrasting with the blessing of being a mother of thousands and ruling over enemies in Genesis 24:60.
Genesis 3:16: Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire [shall be] to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. [to thy...: or, subject to thy husband]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12
1 Timothy 2:12 prohibits a woman from having authority over a man, which contrasts with Genesis 24:60 that implies dominance over her enemies.
1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:22
Ephesians 5:22 instructs wives to submit to their husbands, opposing the empowerment conveyed to Rebekah in Genesis 24:60.
Ephesians 5:22: Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:1
1 Peter 3:1 encourages wives to be submissive, conflicting with the empowerment promised in Genesis 24:60.
1 Peter 3:1: Likewise, ye wives, [be] in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
Paradox #1
Genesis 24:60 includes a blessing for Rebekah to become the "mother of thousands of ten thousands," implying a wish for great fertility and many descendants. A contradiction or conflict might arise when considering the value placed on large families versus modern perspectives on population growth, environmental impact, and resource management. This could be seen as inconsistent with contemporary discussions on sustainability.