Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 34:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 34:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 34:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Genesis, Jacob found out something bad happened to his daughter Dinah, but he stayed quiet and waited for his sons to come back from taking care of the animals. He didn't say anything until they were all together.

Genesis 34:5: And Jacob heard that he had defiled Dinah his daughter: now his sons were with his cattle in the field: and Jacob held his peace until they were come.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:11

This verse suggests wisdom in deferring anger, contradicting the implicit suggestion in Genesis 34:5 that Jacob's silence was not a wise choice.

Proverbs 19:11: The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression. [discretion: or, prudence]

Contradiction with James 1:19

Advises being slow to speak and slow to anger, which contrasts with the potential impulsive actions Jacob's sons take later in the chapter.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:29

This verse extols the virtues of patience and controlling one's anger, while Jacob's silence could be seen as avoiding confrontation or resolution.

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 Ephesians 4:26

Advises not to let the sun go down on your wrath, possibly contradicting Jacob's waiting silently until his sons return.

Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Advocates for peacemakers, whereas the outcome of remaining silent in Genesis 34:5 could suggest a lack of peaceful resolution.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
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