Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 32:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 32:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 32:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written Genesis, this verse shows Jacob giving a big gift of animals to his brother Esau to make peace and show kindness. It teaches about sharing and saying sorry if you want to fix a friendship.

Genesis 32:14: Two hundred she goats, and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams,

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against storing up earthly treasures, which contradicts Jacob's emphasis on the value of material wealth in appeasing Esau.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:16

Suggests having little with fear of the Lord is better than wealth with trouble, contradicting Jacob's reliance on material wealth for peace.

Proverbs 15:16: Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

States that God looks at the heart, not outward appearances, contrasting with Jacob’s use of external gifts to win Esau's favor.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
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