Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 49:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 49:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 49:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that someone saw how nice it was to rest and enjoy the land, but they decided to work hard and help by carrying heavy things instead. They became like a helper who works for others.

Genesis 49:15: And he saw that rest [was] good, and the land that [it was] pleasant; and bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant unto tribute.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

Where Genesis 49:15 accepts servitude, Galatians 5:1 advocates for freedom and rejecting the yoke of bondage.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Contradiction with James 1:25

While Genesis 49:15 shows contentment with subjection, James 1:25 encourages following the law of liberty.

James 1:25: But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth [therein], he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. [deed: or, doing]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:17

Contrasts Genesis 49:15's acceptance of labor with the declaration that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

2 Corinthians 3:17: Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord [is], there [is] liberty.

Contradiction with John 8:32

Opposes Genesis 49:15's satisfaction in "rest" through labor by stating that truth will set you free.

John 8:32: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Contradiction with Romans 8:15

Whereas Genesis 49:15 implies acceptance of servitude, Romans 8:15 indicates that believers have received the Spirit of adoption, not bondage.

Romans 8:15: For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
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