Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 35:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 35:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 35:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Rachel was very sad when she was dying and named her baby Benoni, which means "son of my sorrow." But Jacob, the baby's dad, wanted a happier name and called him Benjamin, meaning "son of the right hand."

Genesis 35:18: And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin. [Benoni: that is, The son of my sorrow] [Benjamin: that is, The son of the right hand]

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:1

A good name is chosen rather than great riches, whereas Genesis 35:18 involves the mother choosing a difficult name for her son.

Proverbs 22:1: A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold. [loving...: or, favour is better than, etc]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:1

A good name is better than precious ointment, yet Genesis 35:18 involves a mother choosing a sorrowful name for her newborn.

Ecclesiastes 7:1: A good name [is] better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.

Contradiction with Ruth 1:20

Naomi changes her name due to bitterness, which contrasts the immediate acceptance of a sorrowful name given in Genesis 35:18.

Ruth 1:20: And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me. [Naomi: that is, Pleasant] [Mara: that is, Bitter]
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