Contradiction with Genesis 17:20
This verse describes Ishmael's blessings, contrasting with the special blessing and leadership role given to Judah in Genesis 49:8.
Genesis 17:20: And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.
Contradiction with Psalm 51:5
This verse emphasizes human sinfulness from birth, while Genesis 49:8 praises Judah’s strength and leadership.
Psalm 51:5: Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. [conceive...: Heb. warm me]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 21:27
This foretells the overthrow of existing rule, contrasting with the permanence of Judah's leadership as implied in Genesis 49:8.
Ezekiel 21:27: I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it: and it shall be no [more], until he come whose right it is; and I will give it [him]. [I will overturn...: Heb. Perverted, perverted, perverted, will I make it]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse notes that success doesn't always come to the strong or wise, contradicting the assured success suggested for Judah in Genesis 49:8.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.