Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 27:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 27:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 27:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Isaac wanted to make sure it was really his son Esau by feeling him because he couldn't see well. He asked Jacob to come closer so he could check if he was Esau.

Genesis 27:21: And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou [be] my very son Esau or not.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse states that lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, contradicting Genesis 27:21 where deception is part of the act to receive a blessing.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Commands not to bear false witness, which contrasts with the deception in Genesis 27:21.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Encourages speaking truthfully to one's neighbor, conflicting with the misleading action in Genesis 27:21.

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

Advises not to lie to one another, opposing the deceitful nature of the act described in Genesis 27:21.

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

Warns that a false witness will not go unpunished, which contrasts the act of deceit used for gain in Genesis 27:21.

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 in Genesis 27:21 could arise from the act of deception. In this story, Jacob pretends to be his brother Esau to receive a blessing from their father, Isaac. The conflict lies in achieving a positive outcome (receiving a blessing) through dishonest means, which raises questions about integrity and the rightness of using deceit to achieve one's goals.

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