Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 27:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 27:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 27:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, someone is telling their child to bring food to the father so the father can eat and give a special blessing before he dies. This blessing is very important and is like giving someone a gift or a promise.

Genesis 27:10: And thou shalt bring [it] to thy father, that he may eat, and that he may bless thee before his death.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse contradicts Genesis 27:10 as it commands not to bear false witness, whereas Genesis 27:10 involves deception.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse says lying lips are an abomination, contrasting with the deceitful actions in Genesis 27:10.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

This verse instructs not to lie to one another, opposing the deception encouraged in Genesis 27:10.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse calls for speaking truth with your neighbor, contradicting the deceitful plan in Genesis 27:10.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

This verse warns that a false witness will not go unpunished, which is contrary to the deceit promoted in Genesis 27:10.

Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Paradox #1

Genesis 27:10 involves a story where Jacob deceives his father Isaac in order to receive a blessing meant for his brother Esau. The moral conflict here is that deceit and lying are generally considered wrong, yet Jacob's actions lead to him receiving a blessing. This raises questions about the morality of achieving good outcomes through dishonest means.

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