Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 47:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 47:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 47:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Pharaoh was amazed at how old Jacob was and wanted to know his age because Jacob seemed very wise and had lived a long life. It shows how important Jacob was, even to a powerful king like Pharaoh.

Genesis 47:8: And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old [art] thou? [How...: Heb. How many are the days of the years of thy life?]

Contradiction with Exodus 7:7

This verse states that Moses was fourscore years old, which contrasts with Genesis 47:8's context of asking age, showcasing Moses' confidence and purpose regardless of his age.

Exodus 7:7: And Moses [was] fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and three years old, when they spake unto Pharaoh.

Contradiction with Genesis 25:8

This verse describes Abraham dying at a "good old age, an old man, and full of years," implying a sense of fulfillment, contrary to the question of age seeking purpose in Genesis 47:8.

Genesis 25:8: Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full [of years]; and was gathered to his people.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 34:7

It mentions that Moses was 120 years old when he died, yet "his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated," reflecting vitality rather than inquiry about age like in Genesis 47:8.

Deuteronomy 34:7: And Moses [was] an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated. [natural...: Heb. moisture] [abated: Heb. fled]

Contradiction with Psalm 90:10

This verse suggests that the days of our years are seventy or eighty, contrasting with the discussion of age in Genesis 47:8 by giving a generalized lifespan expectation.

Psalm 90:10: The days of our years [are] threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength [they be] fourscore years, yet [is] their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. [The days...: Heb. As for the days of our years, in them are seventy years]
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