Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 47:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 47:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 47:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who wrote the book, this verse shows that Israel, also known as Jacob, was about to die and asked his son Joseph to promise to bury him in their home country, not in Egypt, which shows how important family and home are to Jacob. He asked Joseph to put his hand under his thigh, a way back then to make a very serious promise.

Genesis 47:29: And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt:

Contradiction with Genesis 50:25

This verse contrasts with Genesis 47:29, where Jacob is concerned about being buried in Egypt, whereas Joseph confidently speaks about carrying his bones out of Egypt, demonstrating a lack of fear about being buried there.

Genesis 50:25: And Joseph took an oath of the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you, and ye shall carry up my bones from hence.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:21-22

This New Testament teaching to follow Jesus without delay or concern for burial customs contrasts with Jacob's insistence on being buried with his ancestors, indicating a different priority.

Matthew 8:21-22: And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

Contradiction with Luke 9:60

Here, Jesus tells the man to let the dead bury their own dead and to preach the kingdom of God, showing a dismissive attitude towards burial traditions, in contrast to Jacob's solemn request concerning his burial.

Luke 9:60: Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus speaks to the Samaritan woman at the well, indicating that the physical location of worship (or burial) is not important, contrary to Jacob's emphasis on being buried in a specific place.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
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