Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 33:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 33:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 33:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, when Jacob's brother Esau asked why Jacob gave him so many animals as gifts, Jacob said he wanted Esau to be happy with him and forgive him. Jacob hoped that by giving these gifts, Esau would be kind and friendly to him.

Genesis 33:8: And he said, What [meanest] thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, [These are] to find grace in the sight of my lord. [What...: Heb. What is all this band to thee?]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

This verse emphasizes doing good not to be seen or for gaining human favor, contrasting with Jacob's offering to Esau to find grace.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:2

This verse suggests that every way of a man is right in his own eyes, contradicting Jacob's act based on concern for Esau’s perception.

Proverbs 21:2: Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.
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