Genesis 34:9 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Moses, this verse talks about two groups of people wanting to become friends by letting their sons and daughters get married to each other. This way, they hoped to create a bigger family and live happily together.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:3

This verse instructs the Israelites not to intermarry with other nations, which contradicts the idea of marriage alliances proposed in Genesis 34:9.

Deuteronomy 7:3: Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:16

Warns against intermarrying with those who follow other gods, contrasting the offer of intermarriage in Genesis 34:9.

Exodus 34:16: And thou take of their daughters unto thy sons, and their daughters go a whoring after their gods, and make thy sons go a whoring after their gods.

Contradiction with Ezra 9:12

Advises against giving daughters to other nations or taking their daughters, opposing the suggestion in Genesis 34:9.

Ezra 9:12: Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave [it] for an inheritance to your children for ever.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:25

Condemns intermarriage with foreign peoples, directly opposing the intermarriage proposal in Genesis 34:9.

Nehemiah 13:25: And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, [saying], Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, nor take their daughters unto your sons, or for yourselves. [cursed: or, reviled]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

Urges believers not to be yoked with unbelievers, contradicting the intermarriage pact in Genesis 34:9.

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?

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 23:6

Advises Israel not to seek peace or prosperity with certain nations, which goes against the peaceful relations implied in Genesis 34:9 through marriage.