Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 49:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 49:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 49:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Jacob called his sons together to tell them what would happen to their families in the future. He wanted to share important information with them about the days to come.

Genesis 49:1: And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you [that] which shall befall you in the last days.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

This verse advises not to boast about tomorrow, as the future is unknown, while Genesis 49:1 involves Jacob predicting the future of his sons.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse suggests taking no thought for tomorrow, contradicting Jacob's focus on future events in Genesis 49:1.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with James 4:14

This verse questions the certainty of future knowledge, conflicting with Jacob's prophetic statements about the days to come in Genesis 49:1.

James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]
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