Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 27:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 27:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 27:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Rebekah dressed Jacob in Esau's special clothes to help him pretend to be his older brother. She did this so Jacob could get the blessing from their father, Isaac, instead of Esau.

Genesis 27:15: And Rebekah took goodly raiment of her eldest son Esau, which [were] with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son: [goodly: Heb. desirable]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse, "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour," contradicts Rebekah's deceitful actions in helping Jacob impersonate Esau.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse, "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight," contrasts the deception carried out in Genesis 27:15.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse, "Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour," advises against the kind of deceit found in Genesis 27:15.

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, "Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds," contradicts the deceptive actions taken to secure Jacob's blessing.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

This verse, "A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape," conflicts with the deception orchestrated by Rebekah.

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

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse might stem from issues of deceit and dishonesty. In this context, someone is using deceitful means to achieve a goal, which raises questions about the ethics of lying or tricking others, even if it’s for a seemingly good purpose. This action goes against the moral teachings that emphasize honesty and truthfulness.

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