Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 38:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 38:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 38:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is believed to have written the book of Genesis, the message is that a man came back to Judah and said he couldn't find the woman he was looking for, and people in that place said there was no woman like that there. It highlights a part of a story where someone is searching for a woman but can't find her.

Genesis 38:22: And he returned to Judah, and said, I cannot find her; and also the men of the place said, [that] there was no harlot in this [place].

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

While Genesis 38:22 discusses Shelah not being given to Tamar, Proverbs 12:22 states that "lying lips are abomination to the Lord," which contrasts with the deceit involved in this story.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Genesis 38:22 involves discussions and promises not fulfilled, while Matthew 5:37 advises letting yes be yes and no be no, advocating for truthfulness.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 1:26

The actions in Genesis 38:22 show a lack of control over one's commitments, whereas James 1:26 speaks of bridling one's tongue and suggests the importance of controlling one's words and actions.

James 1:26: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion [is] vain.

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