Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," whereas Genesis 37:27 involves the plot to sell Joseph instead of potentially killing him, showing a contradiction in moral guidance regarding harm.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts the actions in Genesis 37:27 where Joseph's brothers choose to betray him instead of showing love.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:29
Advises against plotting harm against a neighbor, which contradicts Genesis 37:27 where Joseph's brothers conspire against him.
Proverbs 3:29: Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. [Devise...: or, Practise no evil]
Contradiction with Romans 12:17
Encourages not repaying evil for evil, which contrasts with the brothers' decision in Genesis 37:27 to sell Joseph as retribution for their grievances against him.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32
Calls for kindness and forgiveness, contradicting the brothers’ lack of forgiveness and their harsh treatment of Joseph described in Genesis 37:27.
Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Contradiction with 1 John 3:15
Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, contradicting the brothers' decision to sell Joseph into slavery out of their hatred, as described in Genesis 37:27.
1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18
Instructs to love thy neighbor as thyself, which contradicts the brothers' actions towards Joseph in Genesis 37:27, which lack love and compassion.
Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency regarding the verse involves the different accounts of who was responsible for selling Joseph into slavery. In Genesis 37, it seems like the brothers decide to sell Joseph to the Ishmaelites. However, later in Genesis 37:36 and Genesis 39:1, the Midianites are mentioned as the ones who sold Joseph to Potiphar in Egypt, creating confusion about who actually sold him. This inconsistency can lead to different interpretations and understandings of the story.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could be seen as the conflict between betraying a family member for personal gain and the inherent value of family loyalty. Selling one's brother into slavery contradicts the expectation of protection and support within a family.