Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
This verse instructs to turn the other cheek, promoting forgiveness instead of vengeance, which contradicts the call for severe vengeance in Genesis 4:24.
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 12:19
This verse advises against seeking personal revenge and leaves vengeance to God, opposing the multiplied vengeance described in Genesis 4:24.
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
This verse advises against repaying evil with evil, directly contrasting the retaliatory increase proclaimed in Genesis 4:24.
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18
This verse explicitly instructs not to seek revenge but to love your neighbor as yourself, which is in stark contrast to Genesis 4:24's emphasis on vengeance.
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.
Paradox #1
The verse implies a level of vengeance that seems excessive or disproportionate in comparison to earlier teachings about justice or mercy. This might create tension with other biblical principles that emphasize forgiveness and moderation.
Paradox #2
Genesis 4:24 presents a contradiction because it suggests that vengeance should be escalated rather than limited or avoided. This contradicts later biblical teachings and moral perspectives that promote forgiveness and turning away from revenge. This inconsistency could confuse readers about the appropriate moral response to wrongdoing.
Paradox #3
The numerical element "seventy-sevenfold" might seem inconsistent if comparing it to other passages where different numbers are used for retribution or protection, such as "sevenfold" in Genesis 4:15. This could appear as a numerical inconsistency or conflict regarding the extent of retribution or vengeance.