Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
This verse encourages giving to those who ask, whereas Genesis 32:16 involves presenting gifts out of fear or a desire to appease, highlighting different motivations for giving.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24
This verse speaks of scattering yet increasing, while Genesis 32:16 shows giving as a strategic appeasement rather than an act of generosity leading to abundance.
Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:27
This verse promises no lack for those that give to the poor, contrasting with Genesis 32:16, where the gifts are given strategically to ease tension with Esau, not out of compassion for the needy.
Proverbs 28:27: He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Contradiction with Luke 6:30
Tells to give to every man that asks, contrary to Genesis 32:16, where giving is not prompted by a request, but by a calculated effort to influence Esau's emotions.
Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.
Contradiction with 1 John 3:17
Highlights the need to help a brother in need out of compassion, contrasting Genesis 32:16, where the act of sending gifts is strategically motivated rather than based on compassion.
1 John 3:17: But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?