Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 24:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 24:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 24:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse means that if the woman Abraham wants for his son Isaac doesn't want to come, then the helper will not have to keep the promise anymore, but he should not take Isaac back to where Abraham came from. God and Abraham want to make sure Isaac stays in the special land God promised them.

Genesis 24:8: And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse emphasizes letting one's communication be simply 'Yes' or 'No', suggesting a simple, straightforward commitment rather than allowing for the possibility of being released from an oath, as Genesis 24:8 does.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 5:12

Advises against swearing oaths at all and emphasizes keeping one's word without exceptions, contrasting with Genesis 24:8 where an exception to an oath is provided.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Paradox #1

Genesis 24:8 might have a moral conflict related to the issue of free will versus duty. On one hand, it suggests respecting individual choices, while on the other hand, it emphasizes fulfilling a commitment or promise. This might seem inconsistent if someone feels pressured to choose duty over personal choice.

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