Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 32:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 32:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 32:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Jacob sent gifts ahead to his brother Esau to make peace, and he stayed back with his family for the night. He was trying to be nice and hoped his brother wouldn't be angry anymore.

Genesis 32:21: So went the present over before him: and himself lodged that night in the company.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Contradicts by advising against seeking personal recompense, unlike Jacob’s attempt to appease Esau through gifts.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts by encouraging love and prayer for enemies rather than seeking reconciliation through material gifts as in Genesis 32:21.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Contradicts by instructing not to repay evil for evil, whereas Jacob aims to appease Esau possibly assuming past enmity.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Contradicts by teaching not to repay insult with insult, suggesting a different approach than that of Jacob's peace offering to Esau.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Contradicts material wealth emphasis, advising against storing treasures on earth, divergent from Jacob's material gift strategy.

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