Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 46:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 46:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 46:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Genesis, Israel (who is also called Jacob) is very happy to see his son Joseph again because he thought Joseph was gone forever. He feels so thankful and complete that he says he can happily die now after seeing Joseph alive.

Genesis 46:30: And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, because thou [art] yet alive.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

This verse states that the dead know nothing, contradicting Genesis 46:30 where Jacob mentions seeing Joseph before he dies, indicating a conscious awareness and desire.

Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

Contradiction with Philippians 1:21

Paul expresses that to die is gain, which contrasts with Jacob's emotional fulfillment in life upon seeing Joseph in Genesis 46:30.

Philippians 1:21: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.

Contradiction with Job 14:10-12

These verses suggest a finality in death, contrasting with Jacob's desire to die after seeing Joseph, suggesting life completion.

Job 14:10-12: But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where [is] he? [wasteth...: Heb. is weakened, or, cut off]

Contradiction with Isaiah 38:18

Claims the grave cannot praise or hope for truth, conflicting with Jacob's sentiment of life satisfaction before death in Genesis 46:30.

Isaiah 38:18: For the grave cannot praise thee, death can [not] celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:1

Hezekiah is told to set his house in order for he shall die and not recover, implying an abrupt end contrary to Jacob's peaceful acceptance of death after seeing Joseph.

2 Kings 20:1: In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. [Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thine house]
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