Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 37:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 37:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 37:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Judah told his brothers that it wouldn't be a good idea to hurt their brother Joseph because they wouldn't gain anything from it. He suggested they think of a better plan that wouldn't get them in trouble.

Genesis 37:26: And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit [is it] if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?

Contradiction with Genesis 37:27

The verse proposes selling Joseph instead of killing him, which contradicts Reuben's earlier attempt to rescue Joseph.

Genesis 37:27: Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he [is] our brother [and] our flesh. And his brethren were content. [were...: Heb. hearkened]

Contradiction with Genesis 42:21

This verse reflects the brothers' remorse for distressing Joseph, contradicting Judah's initial suggestion to profit from him in Genesis 37:26.

Genesis 42:21: And they said one to another, We [are] verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.

Contradiction with Genesis 37:22

Earlier, Reuben advised not killing Joseph, which contrasts with Judah's suggestion to sell him for profit rather than acting violently.

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 50:20

This verse talks about God's plan to turn their evil into good, contradicting Judah’s perspective focusing on profit from harming Joseph.

Genesis 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This commandment, "Thou shalt not kill," contradicts the brothers' initial plan to murder Joseph, which Judah tried to avert in Genesis 37:26 by suggesting to sell him instead.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in Genesis 37:26 could be seen in how Judah suggests profiting from selling Joseph rather than killing him. While this may seem like a more humane option than murder, it still involves betraying a family member for personal gain, raising questions about the morality of valuing profit over family loyalty and well-being.

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