Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 27:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 27:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 27:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Isaac, the father, asked his son to come close and give him a kiss. This was a way for Isaac to make sure it was really his son with him.

Genesis 27:26: And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

Genesis 27:26 involves deceit and lack of honor towards Isaac, which contradicts the commandment to honor one's father and mother.

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 Proverbs 12:22

While Genesis 27:26 is part of a deceitful act, Proverbs states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Genesis 27:26 leads into a narrative of deception, whereas Ephesians urges to put away lying and speak truth.

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

The deceit surrounding Genesis 27:26 contradicts the directive to not lie to one another.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 51:6

Genesis 27:26 is part of a deceptive act, conflicting with the desire for truth in the inward being.

Psalm 51:6: Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden [part] thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:1

The deception in Genesis 27:26 contradicts the call to put aside deceit and hypocrisy.

1 Peter 2:1: Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

While Genesis 27:26 and following involve deceit, Matthew urges that one's 'yes' be 'yes' and 'no' be 'no', suggesting honesty.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
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