Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 39:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 39:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 39:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse tells us about a time when Joseph, who was a good and honest man, had to run away from someone trying to make him do something wrong. Even though he left his coat behind, he chose to do the right thing and not get into trouble.

Genesis 39:12: And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:14

"Thou shalt not commit adultery." contradicts Genesis 39:12 because Joseph resists temptation and does not commit adultery.

Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:16

"Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh." is in contrast with Genesis 39:12, where Joseph flees from lustful temptation rather than fulfilling it.

Galatians 5:16: [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [ye...: or, fulfil not]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:18

"Flee fornication." aligns with Joseph’s actions in Genesis 39:12 and highlights his adherence to this command.

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 James 4:7

"Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." complements Joseph’s act of resistance in Genesis 39:12, leading to the fleeing from temptation.

James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:32

"Whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding." underscores Joseph’s understanding in avoiding the sin described in Genesis 39:12.

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