Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 33:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 33:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 33:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jacob was very sorry and wanted to show respect to his brother Esau, so he bowed down to him seven times. This was his way of saying he wanted to be friends again.

Genesis 33:3: And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse encourages a soft answer to turn away wrath, which contrasts with the humility and potential fear suggested by Jacob bowing seven times in Genesis 33:3.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advocates turning the other cheek and not resisting evil, contradictory to the cautious approach of Jacob bowing to Esau for reconciliation in Genesis 33:3.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse states that God gives grace to the humble, yet Jacob's bowing might be seen as excessively deferential or born out of fear rather than true humility.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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