Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 49:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 49:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 49:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, this verse means God saw that the brothers' anger was very mean and hurtful. So, God decided to spread them out in different places among the families of Israel.

Genesis 49:7: Cursed [be] their anger, for [it was] fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 1:20

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Genesis 49:7 might be seen in the idea of collective punishment. The verse suggests punishing descendants for the actions of their ancestors, which can conflict with modern values of individual responsibility and fairness.

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