Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 33:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 33:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 33:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Esau wanted to be kind and leave some of his people to help Jacob. But Jacob said he didn't need them and wanted Esau to be happy with him instead.

Genesis 33:15: And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee [some] of the folk that [are] with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord. [leave: Heb. set, or, place] [What...: Heb. Wherefore is this?]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Genesis 33:15 involves Jacob rejecting Esau's offer of help, while Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving and accepting others, even "enemies."

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 Proverbs 3:5

Genesis 33:15 has Jacob trusting in his own means rather than Esau's help, whereas Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not leaning on your own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:13

Genesis 33:15 sees Jacob declining Esau's offer of assistance, while Galatians 5:13 encourages serving one another in love.

Galatians 5:13: For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Genesis 33:15 depicts a scene where Jacob and Esau part ways without full reconciliation, whereas Romans 12:18 encourages living at peace with everyone.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:2

Genesis 33:15 shows Jacob declining Esau's help, in contrast to Hebrews 13:2, which encourages entertaining strangers and offering hospitality.

Hebrews 13:2: Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
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