Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 47:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 47:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 47:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jacob gave a special blessing to Pharaoh, which is like a nice wish or prayer for him. After that, Jacob left the palace where Pharaoh was.

Genesis 47:10: And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.

Contradiction with Genesis 12:3

God tells Abraham that He will bless those who bless him, suggesting a one-way blessing, whereas in Genesis 47:10, Jacob, an Israelite, blesses Pharaoh, a Gentile ruler, indicating a two-way blessing interaction.

Genesis 12:3: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Contradiction with Exodus 12:12

God declares judgment against all the gods of Egypt, presenting a stark contrast to Jacob, an Israelite, blessing the Egyptian Pharaoh in Genesis 47:10.

Exodus 12:12: For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I [am] the LORD. [gods: or, princes]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:3

God commands Saul to destroy the Amalekites utterly, contrasting with the peaceful and respectful interaction between Jacob and Pharaoh in Genesis 47:10.

1 Samuel 15:3: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.

Contradiction with John 4:22

Jesus says that salvation is from the Jews, suggesting a particularity to the Jewish people, contrasting with Jacob blessing a non-Jewish ruler in Genesis 47:10.

John 4:22: Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 23:6

Israelites are prohibited from seeking peace or prosperity for Ammonites and Moabites, contrasting with Jacob's act of blessing Pharaoh in Genesis 47:10.

Deuteronomy 23:6: Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever. [prosperity: Heb. good]
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