Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 27:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 27:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 27:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of Genesis, Isaac is asking his son Esau to go hunting in the field and bring back some deer meat for him. Isaac wanted Esau to use his bow and arrows to catch the deer.

Genesis 27:3: Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me [some] venison; [take: Heb. hunt]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Contradicts the act of hunting for game by stating "Thou shalt not kill," which can be interpreted as a command to avoid taking life.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6-9

Describes a peaceful kingdom where harming animals is unnecessary, opposing the hunting of game for food.

Isaiah 11:6-9: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love and kindness, which seems at odds with the idea of hunting and killing animals.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 14:21

Advises avoiding actions that cause others to stumble, suggesting restraint that contrasts the proactive hunting in Genesis 27:3.

Romans 14:21: [It is] good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor [any thing] whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:10

States that a righteous person regards the life of their animal, implying caring for animals rather than hunting them.

Proverbs 12:10: A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel. [tender...: or, bowels]

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:25

Portrays a vision of peace between animals and humans, conflicting with the act of hunting mentioned in Genesis 27:3.

Isaiah 65:25: The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust [shall be] the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Hosea 2:18

Speaks of making a covenant with the animals, suggesting a harmony that contradicts hunting them.

Hosea 2:18: And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven, and [with] the creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the earth, and will make them to lie down safely.
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