Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 38:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 38:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 38:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who is the author of the book, a lady named Tamar had a baby boy, and his name was Er. This story is part of a big family history in the Bible.

Genesis 38:3: And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er.

Contradiction with Leviticus 18:16

Prohibits uncovering the nakedness of a brother's wife, contradicting the actions taken by Judah with Tamar.

Leviticus 18:16: Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it [is] thy brother's nakedness.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 25:5

Mandates a brother marry his deceased brother's widow to raise offspring, contrasting the lack of obligation shown by Judah's sons.

Deuteronomy 25:5: If brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no child, the wife of the dead shall not marry without unto a stranger: her husband's brother shall go in unto her, and take her to him to wife, and perform the duty of an husband's brother unto her. [her husband's...: or, her next kinsman]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:14

"Thou shalt not commit adultery" conflicts with the act of Judah's extramarital relations leading to conception.

Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Contradiction with Matthew 1:6

Traces Davidic lineage through marital unions, contrasting Judah's offspring arising from an extramarital encounter.

Matthew 1:6: And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her [that had been the wife] of Urias;

Contradiction with Galatians 6:7

Emphasizes consequences of actions, highlighting Judah's ignorance of repercussions in his affair with Tamar.

Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
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