Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 28:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 28:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 28:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that the stone is a special place where Jacob wants to honor God, and he promises to give God a small part of everything he gets. This shows Jacob's thankfulness and trust in God.

Genesis 28:22: And this stone, which I have set [for] a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

This verse discourages laying up earthly treasures, while Genesis 28:22 involves a vow concerning earthly wealth.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:33

Encourages selling possessions and giving alms, which contrasts with setting aside material wealth as seen in Genesis 28:22.

Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Contradiction with Acts 17:24-25

God is not worshipped with gifts as though He needs anything, which contrasts with the idea of dedicating a portion of possessions to God in Genesis 28:22.

Acts 17:24-25: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

Advises giving all possessions to the poor for spiritual perfection, which contrasts with reserving a tenth for God as in Genesis 28:22.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4-5

Warns against laboring to be rich and trusting in wealth, yet Genesis 28:22 involves making a vow based on receiving material blessings.

Proverbs 23:4-5: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

Paradox #1

Genesis 28:22 discusses making a vow to give back a portion to God. A potential contradiction could be the idea of bargaining with God, which might seem inconsistent with the belief that devotion and faith should be unconditional and not based on expected returns or transactions.

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