Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 34:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 34:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 34:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Dinah, who was the daughter of Leah and Jacob, went out to meet and spend time with other girls from the area where they lived.

Genesis 34:1: And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:6

This verse talks about training a child in the right way, which contrasts with Genesis 34:1 as it raises the question of whether Dinah's actions were the result of a lack of guidance.

Proverbs 22:6: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. [Train...: or, Catechise] [in...: Heb. in his way]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse emphasizes honoring your father and mother, contrasting with Dinah's independent action in Genesis 34:1.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Leviticus 18:3

This warns against adopting the customs of other nations, while Dinah's encounter in Genesis 34:1 led to a conflict influenced by foreign interactions.

Leviticus 18:3: After the doings of the land of Egypt, wherein ye dwelt, shall ye not do: and after the doings of the land of Canaan, whither I bring you, shall ye not do: neither shall ye walk in their ordinances.

Contradiction with Romans 12:2

Advises not conforming to this world, contradicting the idea of Dinah going out into potentially worldly situations in Genesis 34:1.

Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:33

Warns that bad company corrupts good morals, which contradicts Dinah’s decision to visit foreign women in Genesis 34:1.

1 Corinthians 15:33: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:1

Commands children to obey their parents, which may contrast with Dinah's autonomous action.

Ephesians 6:1: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

Advises against being unequally yoked with unbelievers, contrasting with the potential interactions in Genesis 34:1.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:14-15

Advises against entering the path of the wicked, which could be seen as a contradiction to Dinah’s actions in Genesis 34:1.

Proverbs 4:14-15: Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil [men].

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Advises abstaining from every form of evil, which contrasts with Dinah's choice to explore the unfamiliar in Genesis 34:1.

1 Thessalonians 5:22: Abstain from all appearance of evil.
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