Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 29:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 29:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 29:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Genesis, Leah, a mother in the Bible, had a baby boy and was so happy that she decided to thank God for him. She named her son Judah, which means "praise," to show how grateful she was.

Genesis 29:35: And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing. [Judah: that is, Praise] [left...: Heb. stood from bearing]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:22

Genesis 29:35 speaks of naming a son "Judah," which means "praise," showing a direct instance of joy, whereas Galatians 5:22 speaks of the fruits of the Spirit as ongoing attributes like joy rather than a singular event.

Galatians 5:22: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

Genesis 29:35 marks a joyful occasion with the birth of Judah, whereas Ecclesiastes 3:4 emphasizes that there is a proper time for both mourning and dancing, suggesting a balance rather than a singular focus on joy.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:4

Genesis 29:35 is a moment of rejoicing and gratitude, while Matthew 5:4 highlights the contrasting condition of those who mourn, indicating blessedness associated with sorrow rather than praise.

Matthew 5:4: Blessed [are] they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

Genesis 29:35 highlights a moment of joy and praise in the naming of Judah, while Proverbs 27:1 warns against certainty in future joys, suggesting an unpredictability that contradicts this moment of praise.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with Job 14:1

Genesis 29:35 is a celebratory moment in naming Judah, reflecting joy and thanksgiving, whereas Job 14:1 outlines life's brevity and fullness of trouble, indicating a more pessimistic view.

Job 14:1: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]
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