Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 48:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 48:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 48:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph wanted his father to bless his older son because, in their time, the oldest child was usually given special blessings. He asked his father to put his right hand, which is a sign of giving a special blessing, on the older son's head.

Genesis 48:18: And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this [is] the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head.

Contradiction with Genesis 25:23

It contradicts Genesis 48:18 as it shows the younger son (Jacob) being favored over the older (Esau), whereas Genesis 48:18 describes a preference for the older son.

Genesis 25:23: And the LORD said unto her, Two nations [are] in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and [the one] people shall be stronger than [the other] people; and the elder shall serve the younger.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:16

This verse contradicts Genesis 48:18, as it emphasizes the last being first and the first being last, whereas Genesis 48:18 supports the precedence of the firstborn.

Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Contradiction with Romans 9:12-13

This passage contradicts Genesis 48:18 by highlighting God's choice of Jacob over Esau, the younger over the older, opposed to the favor of the firstborn in Genesis 48:18.

Romans 9:12-13: It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. [elder: or, greater] [younger: or, lesser]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:11-12

It contradicts Genesis 48:18 by narrating the anointing of David, the youngest son, over his older brothers, unlike the preference for the older in Genesis 48:18.

1 Samuel 16:11-12: And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all [thy] children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. [down: Heb. round]

Contradiction with Luke 15:11-32

The parable of the Prodigal Son contradicts Genesis 48:18 by depicting the father's celebration for the younger son, not the older, whereas Genesis 48:18 implies elder preference.

Luke 15:11-32: And he said, A certain man had two sons:
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