Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 32:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 32:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 32:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Jacob was giving gifts to his brother Esau to make him happy and not angry. Jacob hoped that if he gave Esau gifts first, then Esau would be nice to him when they met.

Genesis 32:20: And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob [is] behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me. [of me: Heb. my face]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse advises against bearing false witness; whereas in Genesis 32:20, Jacob plans deceit.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse states that lying lips are an abomination, contrasting with Jacob's deceptive message in Genesis 32:20.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

It warns that a false witness will not go unpunished, contradicting Jacob's deceptive approach in Genesis 32:20.

Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

This scripture advises not to lie, yet Genesis 32:20 shows Jacob using deceitful words.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Urges believers to speak truthfully to one another, contrasting with Jacob's plan to use deception in Genesis 32:20.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
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