Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 24:65

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 24:65 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 24:65. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of Genesis, when the woman saw the man coming to meet them, she asked the helper who he was. The helper said it was his master, so she covered her face with a scarf to show respect.

Genesis 24:65: For she [had] said unto the servant, What man [is] this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant [had] said, It [is] my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

Genesis 24:65 implies subservience and respect in uncovering; Exodus 20:12 emphasizes honoring parents rather than through hierarchical visibility or lowering of respect.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Genesis 24:65 suggests a gender-specific role in covering, while Galatians 3:28 promotes equality without distinction between male and female.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:5

Genesis 24:65 involves covering the face, whereas 1 Corinthians 11:5 suggests women praying or prophesying without a head cover dishonors her head.

1 Corinthians 11:5: But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with [her] head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Genesis 24:65 implies outward appearance matters, but 1 Samuel 16:7 stresses God looks at the heart, not outward appearance.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with James 2:1

Genesis 24:65 denotes status recognition in customs, James 2:1 advises not to show favoritism based on status or appearance.

James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
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