Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 27:43

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 27:43 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 27:43. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse tells us how Rebekah is warning her son Jacob to listen to her and quickly go to her brother Laban's house far away to stay safe. She wants to protect Jacob from danger because his brother Esau is very upset.

Genesis 27:43: Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse emphasizes honoring one's father and mother, which can contradict fleeing from a parent's instruction as in Genesis 27:43.

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 20:20

Warns against cursing one's parents, with the implication of punishment, contrasting the action of leaving one's parents in Genesis 27:43.

Proverbs 20:20: Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. [lamp: or, candle]

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:1

Advises children to obey their parents, which can conflict with the act of departing from them as seen in Genesis 27:43.

Ephesians 6:1: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:20

Instructs children to obey their parents in everything, opposing the directive to flee as in Genesis 27:43.

Colossians 3:20: Children, obey [your] parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
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