Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 48:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 48:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 48:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Israel was very happy because he never expected to see his son Joseph again, and now he also got to see Joseph's children, which made him thankful to God.

Genesis 48:11: And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

This verse states, "Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live," highlighting a limitation on human perception of divine revelation, in contrast to Jacob's expression of fulfillment in seeing Joseph again.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with John 1:18

This verse states, "No man hath seen God at any time," which contrasts with the implicit idea in Genesis 48:11 of experiencing profound, almost divine joy upon seeing Joseph.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].

Contradiction with Job 9:11

This verse states, "Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not," which presents a sense of disconnection or inability to perceive, contrasting with Jacob's recognition and joy upon seeing Joseph.

Job 9:11: Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.
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