Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 33:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 33:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 33:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse shows how Esau and Jacob became friends again after a long time of being apart and arguing. They were so happy to see each other that they hugged and cried together.

Genesis 33:4: And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.

Contradiction with Genesis 4:8

Unlike the reconciliation in Genesis 33:4, this verse depicts Cain killing Abel, showcasing enmity and violence instead of forgiveness and embrace.

Genesis 4:8: And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:12

This verse contrasts with Genesis 33:4 as it describes Cain’s actions being from evil, whereas Esau’s actions in Genesis 33:4 are positive and forgiving.

1 John 3:12: Not as Cain, [who] was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.

Contradiction with Psalm 55:21

While Genesis 33:4 shows genuine reconciliation, this verse talks about deceit - a contrast to the sincerity displayed.

Psalm 55:21: [The words] of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war [was] in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet [were] they drawn swords.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:35-36

This speaks of division and conflict even within families, unlike the reconciliation seen in Genesis 33:4.

Matthew 10:35-36: For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:6

The verse suggests that enemies might deceive with a kiss, unlike the genuine embrace of Esau in Genesis 33:4.

Proverbs 27:6: Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful. [deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent]
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