Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 34:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 34:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 34:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the traditional understanding, the sons of Jacob, like Simeon and Levi, spoke with trickery because they were upset that Shechem had hurt their sister, Dinah. They wanted to protect their family and make sure things were made right.

Genesis 34:13: And the sons of Jacob answered Shechem and Hamor his father deceitfully, and said, because he had defiled Dinah their sister:

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

"Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight." This verse contradicts Genesis 34:13 where Jacob's sons deceitfully spoke to Shechem and Hamor.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." This verse contradicts the deceitful behavior of Jacob's sons in Genesis 34:13.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:17

"And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the Lord." This verse is contrary to the dishonesty shown by Jacob's sons in Genesis 34:13.

Zechariah 8:17: And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these [are things] that I hate, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

"Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;" This verse contradicts the lies told by Jacob's sons in Genesis 34:13.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

"Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another." This verse opposes the deceit in Genesis 34:13.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

"A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape." This verse contrasts with the deceit found in Genesis 34:13.

Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with Psalm 101:7

"He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight." This verse opposes the deceitful actions depicted in Genesis 34:13.

Psalm 101:7: He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. [shall not tarry: Heb. shall not be established]

Paradox #1

Genesis 34:13 might present a contradiction or conflict because it involves Jacob's sons responding deceitfully to Shechem and his father Hamor after Shechem violated their sister, Dinah. This raises questions about the morality of using deception as a response to wrongdoing and whether their reaction was justified.

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