Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 32:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 32:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 32:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jacob told his helpers what to say to his brother Esau when they met him. Jacob was trying to be nice and make peace with Esau.

Genesis 32:19: And so commanded he the second, and the third, and all that followed the droves, saying, On this manner shall ye speak unto Esau, when ye find him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Matthew 5:37 emphasizes straightforward honesty and letting one's word be 'yes' or 'no,' while Genesis 32:19 involves Jacob instructing his servants in evasive strategies and half-truths to pacify Esau, contradicting the principle of straightforwardness.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Exodus 20:16 commands not bearing false witness, contradicting Genesis 32:19 where Jacob employs his servants to present misleading messages to Esau.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Colossians 3:9 warns against lying to one another, which contrasts with Genesis 32:19 where Jacob prepares his servants to deceive by not revealing the full truth to Esau.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
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