Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 48:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 48:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 48:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph brought his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, to their grandpa Israel (also known as Jacob), hoping Israel would bless them in a special way. Joseph wanted the older brother, Manasseh, to get the better blessing, so he put him on the right side where bigger blessings usually happen.

Genesis 48:13: And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and brought [them] near unto him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:20

This verse emphasizes the importance of honoring parents, potentially contradicting Jacob guiding Joseph’s hands contrary to Joseph's intentions.

Proverbs 20:20: Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. [lamp: or, candle]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse commands honoring one’s father and mother, which Joseph’s objection in Genesis 48:13 may challenge.

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 15:4

States that disrespect toward parents is against God's commands, conflicting with Joseph's attempt to guide Jacob’s hands against the traditional blessing method.

Matthew 15:4: For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 21:18

Talks about consequences for a rebellious son, contrasting with Joseph’s deliberate challenge to Jacob’s actions in blessing his sons.

Deuteronomy 21:18: If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and [that], when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them:

Contradiction with Colossians 3:20

Calls for children to obey their parents in all things, which Joseph’s challenge to his father's decision in Genesis 48:13 may contradict.

Colossians 3:20: Children, obey [your] parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:1

This verse instructs children to obey their parents, contradicting Joseph’s attempt to correct his father's actions.

Ephesians 6:1: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Paradox #1

The potential doctrinal issue with Genesis 48:13 is related to the preference and blessings given to Ephraim over Manasseh, the firstborn. In biblical tradition, the firstborn typically received the primary blessing, highlighting the theme of subversion of traditional birthright norms, as seen with figures like Jacob and Esau. Some might find this inconsistent with expectations regarding birthright and blessing traditions in the Bible.

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