Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 38:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 38:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 38:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who wrote the book of Genesis, a woman named Tamar changed her clothes back to her regular widow clothes after pretending to be someone else. She did this to help carry out a plan to make her family grow.

Genesis 38:19: And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:14

This verse contradicts Genesis 38:19, which describes an act of harlotry, by explicitly stating, "Thou shalt not commit adultery," which is against such acts.

Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:18

This verse advises to "Flee fornication," contrasting with the act of harlotry mentioned in Genesis 38:19.

1 Corinthians 6:18: Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:32

This verse highlights the lack of wisdom in committing adultery, contradicting the behavior depicted in Genesis 38:19.

Proverbs 6:32: [But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul. [understanding: Heb. heart]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:3

This verse encourages abstaining from fornication, opposing the actions in Genesis 38:19.

1 Thessalonians 4:3: For this is the will of God, [even] your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:4

This verse honors marriage and condemns adulterers, contradicting the conduct described in Genesis 38:19.

Hebrews 13:4: Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
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