Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 27:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 27:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 27:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse shows Isaac asking for tasty food from his son so he can give him a special blessing from God before he dies. It's like a father wanting to share something very important with his son before saying goodbye.

Genesis 27:7: Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, contradicting how Rebekah and Jacob deceive Isaac in Genesis 27:7.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse commands not to bear false witness, directly opposing the deceitful actions depicted in Genesis 27:7.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

This verse instructs not to lie to each other, contradicting the deception orchestrated by Rebekah and Jacob in Genesis 27:7.

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

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could involve issues of deceit and favoritism. The verse is part of a story where Jacob, with the help of his mother Rebekah, deceives his father Isaac to receive a blessing meant for his brother Esau. This raises questions about honesty, integrity, and fairness, as the act of deceit is seemingly rewarded with a blessing.

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