Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 37:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 37:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 37:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written Genesis, the boy Joseph is trying to find his brothers and asks a man if he knows where they are taking care of their sheep. Joseph really wants to see his brothers and doesn't give up looking for them.

Genesis 37:16: And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed [their flocks].

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Genesis 37:16 shows a man seeking direction from another while Proverbs 16:9 emphasizes that the Lord directs a person's steps.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

Genesis 37:16 depicts Joseph asking for guidance from a man, whereas Jeremiah 10:23 suggests humans cannot direct their own steps, implying reliance on God instead.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Genesis 37:16 involves seeking human help for guidance, but James 1:5 advocates asking God for wisdom instead of relying solely on others.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

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