Contradiction with Psalm 37:25
This verse speaks of the righteous never being forsaken, contradicting the desolation felt by Jacob in Genesis 37:33.
Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse promises God’s plans for welfare and hope, contradicting the tragic belief Jacob holds in Genesis 37:33.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This verse asserts that all things work for good, contradicting the belief in misfortune in Genesis 37:33.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
This verse assures that God will not abandon His people, contradicting the despair Jacob experiences in Genesis 37:33.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
This verse promises Jesus's continual presence, which is at odds with the feeling of loss in Genesis 37:33.
Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
Paradox #1
Jacob recognized the cloak as Joseph's, even though it was covered in animal blood. A contradiction arises because a father who deeply loves his son might have sought more proof rather than accepting the blood-soaked cloak as evidence of death, but Jacob immediately concluded Joseph had been killed.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in this context could involve issues of deception and family betrayal. In this story, Joseph's brothers deceive their father into believing Joseph is dead, which conflicts with the moral teachings about honesty and the integrity of family bonds. The contradiction lies in the actions of the brothers, who betray their sibling and trick their father, opposing the values of truthfulness and familial love.