Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 48:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 48:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 48:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph showed respect and love for God by bowing down to the ground, and he brought forward his sons to see their grandfather. This was a special moment where Joseph's family was being blessed.

Genesis 48:12: And Joseph brought them out from between his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse emphasizes honoring parents, potentially contradicting Jacob's actions in Genesis 48:12, where a customary protocol involving parents is modified.

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 Matthew 19:14

Jesus' exhortation to let children come to him contrasts with Joseph positioning his children before Jacob, who doesn't immediately prioritize them.

Matthew 19:14: But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:6

This verse discusses the upbringing of a child in a consistent manner, which contrasts with the unique blessing method in Genesis 48:12.

Proverbs 22:6: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. [Train...: or, Catechise] [in...: Heb. in his way]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse states that the Lord looks at the heart, not the outward appearance, challenging the emphasis on right hand placement in Genesis 48:12.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse implies God is not the author of confusion; Genesis 48:12 may introduce familial confusion with the crossing of hands during blessings.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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