Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 26:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 26:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 26:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that the people are asking someone not to harm them because they have been kind to him and let him go in peace. They recognize that this person is blessed by God.

Genesis 26:29: That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou [art] now the blessed of the LORD. [That...: Heb. If thou shalt]

Contradiction with Exodus 21:24

This verse calls for "eye for eye, tooth for tooth," indicating retributive justice, which contradicts the call for kindness and peace in Genesis 26:29.

Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises to "resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also," contradicting Genesis 26:29 as it promotes forgiveness over holding grudges.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath" contradicts Genesis 26:29 by emphasizing that vengeance belongs to God, not interpersonal peace agreements.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

"Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me," contradicts Genesis 26:29 as it encourages restraining from reciprocating harm, diverging from mutual peace agreements.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"Love your enemies, bless them that curse you," contradicts Genesis 26:29's context of mutual non-hostility by extending love even to adversaries.

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;
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