Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 49:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 49:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 49:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse means that some people were mean and hurtful to Joseph, but he stayed strong even when others tried to hurt him and didn't like him.

Genesis 49:23: The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot [at him], and hated him:

Contradiction with James 1:2

Genesis 49:23 speaks of being distressed by archers, suggesting adversity is a negative experience, whereas James 1:2 encourages believers to consider it pure joy when facing trials.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Genesis 49:23 implies opposition, whereas Romans 8:31 states that if God is for us, no one can be against us.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Genesis 49:23 conveys conflict with enemies, while Proverbs 16:7 suggests that when a person's ways please the Lord, even their enemies will be at peace with them.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:24

Genesis 49:23 highlights being harassed by others, whereas Psalm 37:24 mentions that although a person may fall, they shall not be utterly cast down.

Psalm 37:24: Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:10

Genesis 49:23 focuses on external attacks, while 2 Corinthians 12:10 expresses delight in weaknesses, insults, and hardships, viewing them as sources of strength.

2 Corinthians 12:10: Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Genesis 49:23 mentions adversaries, while Isaiah 54:17 promises that no weapon formed against God's people will prosper.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
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