Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 32:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 32:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 32:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jacob is sending gifts to his brother Esau to be friendly and make peace. Jacob wants Esau to know that he is coming soon, and he hopes Esau will be happy to see him.

Genesis 32:18: Then thou shalt say, [They be] thy servant Jacob's; it [is] a present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, also he [is] behind us.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

This verse instructs not to steal, while Genesis 32:18 involves a strategical deceit in Jacob's approach to Esau.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

While Genesis 32:18 features Jacob preparing deceptive words to appease Esau, this verse states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord.

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

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, contradicting the deceptive planning in Genesis 32:18 that relies on outward appeasement.

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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