Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 27:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 27:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 27:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse tells how a son, named Esau, made a tasty meal for his dad, Isaac, so that his dad would give him a special blessing. In the story, Esau's younger brother, Jacob, had already tricked their dad into giving him the blessing Esau wanted.

Genesis 27:31: And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son's venison, that thy soul may bless me.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

Exodus 20:12 emphasizes honoring one's parents, which contradicts Esau's and Jacob's actions involving deceit against their father Isaac in Genesis 27:31.

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 11:1

This verse speaks against deceit, highlighting the use of a false balance as an abomination to the Lord, which can be seen as contradictory to the deceitful actions that occur in Genesis 27:31.

Proverbs 11:1: A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight. [A false...: Heb. Balances of deceit] [just...: Heb. perfect stone]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse encourages straightforward honesty, which contrasts with the deceitful nature of the events surrounding Genesis 27:31.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse advises against lying, which contradicts the deceptive actions taken by Jacob and Esau in Genesis 27:31.

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