Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 38:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 38:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 38:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse tells us that Tamar found out her father-in-law was going to a place called Timnath to cut wool from his sheep. It sets up what Tamar plans to do next in the story.

Genesis 38:13: And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold thy father in law goeth up to Timnath to shear his sheep.

Contradiction with Genesis 38:24

This verse shows Judah ordering the punishment for Tamar's alleged fornication, contradicting his previous ignorance of her widowhood attire in Genesis 38:13.

Genesis 38:24: And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she [is] with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.

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