Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 4:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 4:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 4:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Cain was very upset and jealous of his brother Abel, so when they were in a field, Cain harmed Abel, and Abel died. This story shows why it's important to be kind and not let anger or jealousy make you do bad things.

Genesis 4:8: And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts Cain's action of killing Abel in Genesis 4:8.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to "love your enemies," contrasting Cain's act of violence in Genesis 4:8.

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 Romans 12:19

This verse warns against taking vengeance, contradicting Cain's behavior in Genesis 4:8.

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 1 John 3:15

This verse states that whoever hates his brother is a murderer, contradicting Cain's act of fratricide in Genesis 4:8.

1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

This passage lists actions God hates, including shedding innocent blood, directly contradicting Cain's action in Genesis 4:8.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Matthew 22:39

This verse commands to "love thy neighbour as thyself," contradicting Cain's lack of love towards Abel in Genesis 4:8.

Matthew 22:39: On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Paradox #1

Genesis 4:8 could be seen as having a conflict due to the missing details in the earliest manuscripts about Cain's conversation with Abel before the killing, which may raise questions about the completeness or transmission of the text.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or conflict in Genesis 4:8 could stem from the fact that it involves an act of violence between brothers, which goes against the ideal of familial love and harmony. This act contradicts the expectation that siblings should care for and protect each other.

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