Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 34:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 34:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 34:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the young man was quick to act because he really liked Jacob's daughter, and he was considered the most respectful and well-behaved in his family.

Genesis 34:19: And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he [was] more honourable than all the house of his father.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:29

This verse, which emphasizes being slow to anger as wise, contradicts Genesis 34:19 where an act is carried out hastily without consideration.

Proverbs 14:29: [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. [hasty...: Heb. short of spirit]

Contradiction with James 1:19

Advises being swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath, contrasting the quickness and impulsiveness described in Genesis 34:19.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love for enemies and peaceful actions, conflicting with Genesis 34:19's context of interpersonal conflict resolved quickly.

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 16:32

Values patience and self-control over impulsive actions, contradicting the hasty compliance seen in Genesis 34:19.

Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:22-23

Lists the fruits of the Spirit, including patience and self-control, which contrast the immediate and unchecked reaction in Genesis 34:19.

Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
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