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.