Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 38:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 38:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 38:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Judah met a woman from Canaan named Shuah, and he decided to marry her and have a family with her. This shows how people from different places began to join together to have children and make families.

Genesis 38:2: And Judah saw there a daughter of a certain Canaanite, whose name [was] Shuah; and he took her, and went in unto her.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:3

Prohibits intermarriage with Canaanites, contradicting Judah's marriage to a Canaanite woman in Genesis 38:2.

Deuteronomy 7:3: 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.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14

Advises against being unequally yoked with unbelievers, while Judah marries a Canaanite who may have been considered an unbeliever.

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?

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency could arise from the cultural and ethical differences between ancient practices and modern sensibilities. In this context, the actions and events described may conflict with contemporary views on relationships and consent. This can lead to discomfort or confusion when trying to reconcile ancient traditions with modern moral standards.

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