Contradiction with Genesis 50:7-9
This passage describes the elaborate preparations and large entourage for Jacob’s burial, which seems more grandeur than the simple bowing gesture implied in Genesis 47:31.
Genesis 50:7-9: And Joseph went up to bury his father: and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt,
Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
This verse emphasizes honoring one's father and mother, suggesting a standing commandment rather than a one-time bowing promise as seen in Genesis 47:31.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This passage states that God does not lie or repent, while Genesis 47:31 involves a human promise that could be broken or misunderstood.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with Matthew 5:37
Instructs letting your communication be 'Yea, yea' or 'Nay, nay,' contradicting the need for Joseph's oath to Jacob in Genesis 47:31.
Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Contradiction with James 5:12
Emphasizes not swearing oaths, contrasting with Jacob's insistence on Joseph's oath in Genesis 47:31.
James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
Paradox #1
In some Bible translations, there is a discrepancy in Genesis 47:31 regarding whether Jacob "bowed" at the head of his bed or "leaned" on his staff. This inconsistency arises due to different interpretations and translations of the Hebrew text.