Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 37:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 37:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 37:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Reuben wanted to protect his younger brother, Joseph, from being hurt by his other brothers. He suggested they put Joseph in a pit without hurting him, hoping he could later rescue Joseph and bring him back to their dad.

Genesis 37:22: And Reuben said unto them, Shed no blood, [but] cast him into this pit that [is] in the wilderness, and lay no hand upon him; that he might rid him out of their hands, to deliver him to his father again.

Contradiction with Genesis 9:6

This verse states that whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed, implying a different stance on the consequence of shedding blood.

Genesis 9:6: Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:21

This verse advocates for "life for life, eye for eye," which promotes retribution rather than sparing life.

Deuteronomy 19:21: And thine eye shall not pity; [but] life [shall go] for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:12

This verse prescribes death for anyone who strikes a person and causes death, contrasting the idea of not shedding blood.

Exodus 21:12: He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency could be seen in promoting non-violence by suggesting not to kill, while still planning to harm by other means, such as throwing someone into a pit. It raises a moral question about whether causing harm indirectly is any better than direct violence.

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