Contradiction with Exodus 20:15
"Thou shalt not steal." - Genesis 27:9 is part of a deceptive act to steal Esau's blessing.
Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:11
"Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another." - Rebekah instructs Jacob to deceive his father, contrary to this command.
Leviticus 19:11: Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
"Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight." - The deception in Genesis 27 contrasts with the call for truthfulness.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
"Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;" - It contradicts the deceitful actions of Rebekah and Jacob.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
"Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another." - Encourages truthfulness, opposing the deceit in Genesis 27:9.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5
"A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape." - The deceit planned in Genesis 27:9 carries consequences.
Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:6
"The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death." - Contrasts with obtaining Isaac's blessing through deception.
Proverbs 21:6: The getting of treasures by a lying tongue [is] a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could be seen as encouraging deceit. Jacob is advised to trick his father, Isaac, by pretending to be someone he is not, which raises questions about honesty and integrity.