Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 27:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 27:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 27:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse shows a story where a mom helps her son, Jacob, by giving him food that she cooked. She wants to help Jacob get a special blessing from his dad.

Genesis 27:17: And she gave the savoury meat and the bread, which she had prepared, into the hand of her son Jacob.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse commands not to bear false witness, contrasting with Rebekah and Jacob's deception in Genesis 27:17.

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

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11

Prohibits lying, which conflicts with Rebekah and Jacob's deceitful actions in Genesis 27:17.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

States that lying lips are an abomination, which contradicts the deceitful behavior in Genesis 27:17.

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

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Advises not to lie to one another, opposing the lies told in Genesis 27:17.

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

Encourages speaking the truth, contrary to the falsehood in Genesis 27:17.

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

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this situation could be the act of deception. In this context, a character is engaged in trickery to gain a blessing meant for someone else. This raises questions about honesty and fairness, as the act involves lying and manipulation.

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