Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 34:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 34:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 34:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, all the men in the city listened to Hamor and his son Shechem and agreed to have a special ceremony because they wanted to be friends with their visitors. They wanted to do this to live together in peace.

Genesis 34:24: And unto Hamor and unto Shechem his son hearkened all that went out of the gate of his city; and every male was circumcised, all that went out of the gate of his city.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

These verses list actions that are an abomination to the Lord, contradicting the agreement and unity displayed in Genesis 34:24 in a negative scheme.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies, which contradicts the deceit and violence resulting from the agreement in Genesis 34:24.

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 12:17-21

These verses advise against repaying evil for evil and encourage living at peace, contradicting the violent aftermath of the agreement in Genesis 34:24.

Romans 12:17-21: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

This verse commands not to lie to one another, contradicting the deceit involved in the agreement in Genesis 34:24.

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

Contradiction with James 3:17-18

These verses describe wisdom from above as peaceable and gentle, which contradicts the treacherous agreement and its violent intention in Genesis 34:24.

James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
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