Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 37:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 37:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 37:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian understanding, this verse is explained by many scholars as a moment where Joseph is asked by his father, Israel, to check on his brothers who are taking care of the sheep in a place called Shechem. Joseph happily agrees and says he is ready to go.

Genesis 37:13: And Israel said unto Joseph, Do not thy brethren feed [the flock] in Shechem? come, and I will send thee unto them. And he said to him, Here [am I].

Contradiction with Genesis 4:9

This verse shows Cain denying knowledge of Abel's whereabouts, contradicting the cooperation seen between Joseph and his father in Genesis 37:13.

Genesis 4:9: And the LORD said unto Cain, Where [is] Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: [Am] I my brother's keeper?

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse commands honoring one's parents, suggesting potential contradiction if Joseph had refused his father's request in Genesis 37:13.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:21

This verse predicts family betrayal, contrasting with Joseph's obedience to his father in Genesis 37:13.

Matthew 10:21: And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against [their] parents, and cause them to be put to death.

Contradiction with Luke 12:53

This verse speaks of family division, opposing the familial cooperation in Genesis 37:13.

Luke 12:53: The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

Contradiction with Mark 3:21

In this verse, Jesus' family tries to restrain him, contrasting the trust and obedience seen in Genesis 37:13.

Mark 3:21: And when his friends heard [of it], they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. [friends: or, kinsmen]
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