Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 27:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 27:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 27:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Genesis, Rebekah learns that Esau wants to hurt Jacob because he is angry. So, she warns Jacob to keep him safe from his brother's plans.

Genesis 27:42: And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah: and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, [purposing] to kill thee.

Contradiction with Genesis 50:20

This verse highlights Joseph's forgiveness and positive outcome, contrasting with Rebekah’s fear of harm between Esau and Jacob.

Genesis 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:20

Emphasizes loving one another in God's family, which contradicts with the animosity described in Genesis 27:42.

1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Advises gentle answers to reduce wrath, contrasting with the fear of violence in Genesis 27:42.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Directs believers to avoid seeking vengeance, which contradicts Esau's intention to harm Jacob.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love your enemies, conflicting with Esau’s anger and intent to harm Jacob.

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 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Encourages not to repay wrong with wrong, at odds with Esau’s plans for Jacob.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31-32

Calls for kindness and forgiveness, which contradicts the anger and potential for violence in Genesis 27:42.

Ephesians 4:31-32: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Contradiction with James 1:20

Notes that human anger does not produce righteousness, which contrasts with Esau’s behavior described.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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