Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 26:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 26:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 26:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Isaac is asking the people why they are visiting him if they don't like him and have already told him to leave. Isaac is confused because their actions seem unfriendly.

Genesis 26:27: And Isaac said unto them, Wherefore come ye to me, seeing ye hate me, and have sent me away from you?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse, which advises to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contrasts with the questioning and confrontational tone of Genesis 26:27.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, which contradicts the accusatory and defensive position seen in Genesis 26:27.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Advising to feed your enemy if they are hungry, this verse contradicts Genesis 26:27, where a defensive stance against adversaries is depicted.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Suggests that the Lord will fight for you and to hold your peace, which contradicts the confrontational inquiry made in Genesis 26:27.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Teaches not to repay evil for evil, contradicting the defensive and questioning nature of Genesis 26:27.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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