Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 34:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 34:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 34:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Hamor and his son Shechem went to talk with the people in their city at the gate. They wanted to tell them something important.

Genesis 34:20: And Hamor and Shechem his son came unto the gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying,

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Genesis 34:20 presents a peaceful negotiation, whereas Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill," highlighting the subsequent violent actions taken are contrary.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

The willingness to integrate with Shechem in Genesis 34:20 contrasts with Jesus' teaching to "love your enemies" as the real intent was the destruction of Shechem.

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 Romans 12:19

Genesis 34:20 involves deceit and premeditated vengeance, which contradicts Romans 12:19's advice to "avenge not yourselves" but leave it to God's wrath.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

This verse warns against being "unequally yoked together with unbelievers," conflicting with the willingness to make alliances demonstrated in Genesis 34:20.

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?
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