Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 42:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 42:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 42:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jacob felt very sad and upset because he thought he had lost his sons Joseph and Simeon, and now he was worried about losing Benjamin too. He believed everything was going wrong for him.

Genesis 42:36: And Jacob their father said unto them, Me have ye bereaved [of my children]: Joseph [is] not, and Simeon [is] not, and ye will take Benjamin [away]: all these things are against me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

This verse advises trust in the Lord rather than seeing events as being against oneself, which contrasts with Jacob's lamentation that all things are against him.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

This verse encourages rejoicing in the Lord always, contradicting Jacob's expression of despair and hopelessness.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse states that all things work together for good to those who love God, opposing Jacob's belief that everything is against him.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse instructs not to worry about life, directly contrasting Jacob's worry and fear for his sons.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse tells believers not to fear because God is with them, contrasting with Jacob’s feeling of abandonment and adversity.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in Genesis 42:36 could be seen as the expression of despair and loss of faith. Jacob feels that everything is against him, which can contradict the belief in trusting God's plan. This might reflect a struggle between human emotion and spiritual faith.

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