Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 33:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 33:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 33:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Leah and Rachel showed respect by bowing with their children when they met someone important. This teaches us about being polite and showing respect to others.

Genesis 33:7: And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed themselves: and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed themselves.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

While Genesis 33:7 involves a greeting that relies on outward appearance and cultural norms, 1 Samuel 16:7 emphasizes that the Lord looks at the heart rather than outward appearances.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Genesis 33:7 shows traditional greeting among brothers, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love enemies and bless those who curse you, focusing on higher moral principles beyond customary greetings.

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 27:6

Genesis 33:7 describes a respectful approach, whereas Proverbs 27:6 suggests that faithful actions are better than seemingly friendly gestures which may not be genuine.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 23:27

The respectful greeting in Genesis 33:7 could be contrasted with Matthew 23:27, which criticizes outward appearances that are not matched by inner integrity.

Matthew 23:27: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead [men's] bones, and of all uncleanness.
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