Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 33:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 33:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 33:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse shows how Jacob introduces his family to his brother Esau, saying that his children are special gifts from God. It helps Christians remember that their families and loved ones are blessings from God.

Genesis 33:5: And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who [are] those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant. [with...: Heb. to thee]

Contradiction with Job 1:21

Genesis 33:5 speaks of God graciously giving children, while Job 1:21 acknowledges the Lord gives and takes away, implying a lack of permanence or guarantee.

Job 1:21: And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

Genesis 33:5 presents blessings as God's gift, whereas Ecclesiastes 9:11 suggests events may occur by chance rather than divine blessing.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

Genesis 33:5 attributes blessings to God's grace, but Isaiah 45:7 states God creates both peace and evil, which includes adversity.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:9-10

Though Genesis 33:5 highlights children as a blessing, Jeremiah 18:9-10 depicts God as potentially revoking blessings if conditions are not met.

Jeremiah 18:9-10: And [at what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant [it];

Contradiction with Matthew 19:14

While Genesis 33:5 sees children as a blessing, Matthew 19:14 emphasizes children’s spiritual significance over worldly blessings.

Matthew 19:14: But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
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