Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." This contradicts Genesis 49:27, which describes violence rather than peace.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with 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;" This promotes love towards enemies, contrasting the violent imagery of Genesis 49:27.
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 Proverbs 3:31
"Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways." This advises against oppression and violence, opposing the predatory nature described in Genesis 49:27.
Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]
Contradiction with Romans 12:17
"Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men." Encourages avoiding revenge, contradicting the vengeful depiction in Genesis 49:27.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with James 3:17
"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." Describes qualities that are opposite to the violent portrayal in Genesis 49:27.
James 3:17: 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]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could arise from the portrayal of violence or aggression compared to the broader biblical teachings that encourage peace and forgiveness. Some readers might find a conflict between this imagery and the messages about love and compassion found elsewhere in the Bible.