Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 34:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 34:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 34:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jacob's sons were very upset and angry because someone did something very wrong to their sister, something that should never happen. They felt this act was shameful and unfair to their family.

Genesis 34:7: And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard [it]: and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob's daughter; which thing ought not to be done.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

This verse advises against vengeance, whereas Genesis 34:7 expresses anger and the intent for revenge.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches to turn the other cheek, contradicting the indignation and potential for retaliatory violence in Genesis 34:7.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

This verse instructs to repay no one evil for evil, opposing the aggressive sentiment seen in Genesis 34:7.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

Advises not to say "I will do to him as he has done to me," contradictory to the brothers' desire for retribution in Genesis 34:7.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Encourages not repaying evil with evil, which stands in contrast to the response in Genesis 34:7.

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.
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