Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 39:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 39:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 39:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Joseph went to do his work inside the house, and no other men were around at that time. This made it a special moment in the story, as something important was about to happen with Joseph.

Genesis 39:11: And it came to pass about this time, that [Joseph] went into the house to do his business; and [there was] none of the men of the house there within.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:9

Genesis 39:11 depicts Joseph making a wise choice to avoid temptation, while 1 Timothy 2:9 advises women to dress modestly to avoid tempting others; showing different approaches to handling potentially tempting situations.

1 Timothy 2:9: In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [broided: or, plaited]

Contradiction with Proverbs 5:8

Genesis 39:11 describes a scenario where Joseph finds himself alone with Potiphar's wife, in contrast, Proverbs 5:8 advises staying far away from places of temptation or immorality.

Proverbs 5:8: Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 11:2

Genesis 39:11 describes Joseph's innocence when caught alone with Potiphar's wife, whereas 2 Samuel 11:2 describes King David willingly observing Bathsheba, leading to his temptation and sin.

2 Samuel 11:2: And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman [was] very beautiful to look upon.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:13

Genesis 39:11 places Joseph in a situation of temptation, while Matthew 6:13 encourages praying not to be led into temptation.

Matthew 6:13: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Contradiction with James 1:14

Genesis 39:11 shows Joseph unexpectedly in a tempting scenario, whereas James 1:14 suggests that temptation arises from one's own desires.

James 1:14: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
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