Contradiction with Genesis 17:7
God's covenant is established with Abraham and his direct descendants, which might contradict the inclusion of adopted or grandson lineage.
Genesis 17:7: And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:7
Talks about the iniquity of fathers being passed down to children, complicating notions of blessing given in Genesis 48:9.
Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 23:2
A bastard shall not enter the congregation of the Lord, which raises questions about lineage inheritances as seen with Jacob’s acceptance of Joseph’s sons.
Deuteronomy 23:2: A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 1:1-16
The genealogy of Jesus focuses on direct lineage, which could suggest a contradiction to the idea of adopting non-direct descendants as direct heirs.
Matthew 1:1-16: The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Contradiction with Numbers 3:9
Assigns the Levites specifically to Aaron and his sons, showing exclusive inherited roles that could conflict with Jacob’s extension of family lines.
Numbers 3:9: And thou shalt give the Levites unto Aaron and to his sons: they [are] wholly given unto him out of the children of Israel.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:29
Indicates those in Christ are Abraham’s seed, which spiritualizes lineage, potentially contradicting the physical lineage acknowledgment in Genesis 48:9.
Galatians 3:29: And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Contradiction with Romans 9:7
Not all children of Abraham are considered his offspring, suggesting a doctrinal view contrary to Jacob claiming Joseph’s sons.
Romans 9:7: Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, [are they] all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.