Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 34:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 34:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 34:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the people were very upset because of a wrong thing that happened to Dinah, so they fought Hamor and Shechem with swords and brought Dinah back home. This story shows how much they wanted to protect and take care of their family.

Genesis 34:26: And they slew Hamor and Shechem his son with the edge of the sword, and took Dinah out of Shechem's house, and went out. [edge: Heb. mouth]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill." This commandment directly contradicts the act of killing in Genesis 34:26.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies." This teaching contradicts the retaliation and killing in Genesis 34:26.

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

"Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." This verse opposes the revenge taken in Genesis 34:26.

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 Proverbs 20:22

"Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee." This advice contradicts the act of taking vengeance in Genesis 34:26.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

"Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing." This instruction contradicts the retaliatory actions in Genesis 34:26.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Paradox #1

This verse can be seen as showing contradiction or conflict because it involves an act of revenge killing. The morality of taking justice into one's own hands and committing murder, even in response to a wrong, clashes with other teachings in the Bible that promote forgiveness and leaving justice to God.

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