Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 37:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 37:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 37:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Reuben came back to the hole where they had left Joseph, but Joseph was gone, so Reuben tore his clothes because he was very upset. Reuben didn't want anything bad to happen to Joseph, and now he was worried about what had happened to him.

Genesis 37:29: And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph [was] not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.

Contradiction with Genesis 44:13

In Genesis 37:29, Reuben tears his clothes out of grief, whereas in Genesis 44:13, all the brothers tear their clothes together, showing a collective response.

Genesis 44:13: Then they rent their clothes, and laded every man his ass, and returned to the city.

Contradiction with Job 1:20

In Genesis 37:29, Reuben tears his clothes in despair, whereas in Job 1:20, Job tears his clothes as an act of mourning and worship.

Job 1:20: Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, [mantle: or, robe]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 19:1

Reuben tears his clothes in private grief with no subsequent actions, while in 2 Kings 19:1, Hezekiah tears his clothes as a precursor to decisive action (seeking God’s help against Assyria).

2 Kings 19:1: And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard [it], that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD.

Contradiction with Acts 16:22

Reuben tears his clothes alone, reflecting personal sorrow, in contrast to Acts 16:22, where Paul and Silas are publicly beaten and do not rend their clothes as a display of their resilience and faith.

Acts 16:22: And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat [them].
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