Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 38:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 38:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 38:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this part of the story shows that Judah left his brothers and made a new friend named Hirah from a place called Adullam. It's part of a larger story about Judah's adventures and choices.

Genesis 38:1: And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name [was] Hirah.

Contradiction with Amos 3:3

Explains the importance of mutual agreement, while Genesis 38:1 highlights Judah's departure from his brothers without any implied agreement.

Amos 3:3: Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:14-15

Advises avoiding the path of the wicked, contradicting Judah's action of mingling with Canaanites.

Proverbs 4:14-15: Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil [men].

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

Warns against unequally yoked relationships, contrasting with Judah's decision to associate with a Canaanite.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Contradiction with Psalm 1:1

Warns against walking in the counsel of the ungodly, whereas Judah goes to the Canaanite Adullamite.

Psalm 1:1: Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. [ungodly: or, wicked]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:3-4

Forbids Israelites from intermarrying with Canaanites, yet Judah seeks friendship in that region.

Deuteronomy 7:3-4: Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son.
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