Contradiction with 1 John 4:20
This verse states that anyone who claims to love God but hates his brother is a liar, which contradicts the hatred Joseph's brothers had for him in Genesis 37:4.
1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts the actions of Joseph's brothers who hated him.
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 Ephesians 4:32
This verse emphasizes kindness, tenderheartedness, and forgiveness towards one another, opposed to the hostility shown by Joseph's brothers.
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 Proverbs 10:12
The verse declares that hatred stirs up strife but love covers all sins, directly conflicting with the brothers' hatred that led to conflict.
Proverbs 10:12: Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Contradiction with Romans 12:10
This verse encourages believers to be devoted to each other in love, which is in contradiction to the animosity shown by Joseph's brothers.
Romans 12:10: [Be] kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; [with...: or, in the love of the brethren]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:8
Calls for harmonious living and brotherly love, which is contrary to the brothers' hatred for Joseph.
1 Peter 3:8: Finally, [be ye] all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, [be] pitiful, [be] courteous: [love as: or, loving to the]
Contradiction with Colossians 3:13
Advises to bear with and forgive each other, contrasting the brothers' inability to accept and forgive Joseph's favored status.
Colossians 3:13: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. [quarrel: or, complaint]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Love is described as patient and kind, not envious or boastful, highlighting the opposite behavior of Joseph's brothers.
1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
Paradox #1
Genesis 37:4 highlights feelings of jealousy and hatred among siblings. The moral conflict here can be seen in the negative emotions and actions displayed by the brothers, which contradict the biblical teachings of love, compassion, and forgiveness. This inconsistency shows the struggle between human emotions and moral teachings.