Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 27:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 27:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 27:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jacob is telling his mom, Rebekah, that his brother Esau has lots of hair, while he doesn't have much. Jacob is worried because their dad might notice the difference when he tries to pretend to be Esau.

Genesis 27:11: And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother [is] a hairy man, and I [am] a smooth man:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse commands honoring one's father and mother, which contradicts Jacob's deceitful actions in Genesis 27:11 towards his father, Isaac.

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 Leviticus 19:11

This verse prohibits stealing and lying, conflicting with Jacob's deception in Genesis 27:11.

Leviticus 19:11: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, contradicting Jacob's deceit in Genesis 27:11.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:17

This verse suggests that bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but it later fills his mouth with gravel, which contradicts the initial benefit Jacob gains in Genesis 27:11.

Proverbs 20:17: Bread of deceit [is] sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. [deceit: Heb. lying, or, falsehood]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse encourages speaking the truth to one's neighbor, contrary to Jacob's deception in Genesis 27:11.

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

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

This verse advises against lying to one another, which contradicts Jacob's actions in Genesis 27:11.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:10

This verse encourages refraining from deceitful speech, in opposition to Jacob's deceit in Genesis 27:11.

1 Peter 3:10: For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
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