Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 27:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 27:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 27:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Genesis, Rebekah told her son Jacob that she heard his father talking to his brother Esau. She wanted to share something important that their father had said.

Genesis 27:6: And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying,

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse commands honoring one's mother and father, while Genesis 27:6 involves Rebekah instructing Jacob to deceive his father.

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 12:22

This verse states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, while Genesis 27:6 involves a plan of deception.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

This verse instructs putting away falsehood and speaking truth, contrary to the deceitful actions in Genesis 27:6.

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

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

This verse advises against lying to one another, contradicting the deceit mentioned in Genesis 27:6.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11

This verse explicitly states not to steal or deal falsely, including lying, contradicting the act of deception in Genesis 27:6.

Leviticus 19:11: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Genesis 27:6 might involve the theme of deceit. In the context of the story, there is a plan to deceive someone to gain a benefit. This raises questions about honesty and integrity, especially within family relationships. It creates a conflict between achieving goals through deceit versus adhering to moral principles of truthfulness and fairness.

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