Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 27:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 27:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 27:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Isaac is saying that he is very old and doesn't know when he will die. He is getting ready to give important gifts to his sons because he thinks he might not have much time left.

Genesis 27:2: And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death:

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

This verse advises not to boast about tomorrow, contradicting the certainty of death implied by Isaac in Genesis 27:2.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse instructs not to worry about the future, contradicting Isaac's concern about his impending death.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

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