Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 50:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 50:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 50:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the sons did what their father Jacob asked them to do before he died, which shows they were obeying his last wishes. This shows the importance of listening to and respecting parents.

Genesis 50:12: And his sons did unto him according as he commanded them:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse commands honoring one's parents, while Genesis 50:12 merely describes Joseph's brothers obeying their father's command, potentially without a display of honor.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:22

Instructs to "let the dead bury their dead," contrasting with Joseph's brothers actively burying their father as stated in Genesis 50:12.

Matthew 8:22: But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

Contradiction with Luke 9:60

Similar to Matthew 8:22, it advises to preach the kingdom of God rather than focusing on burial, opposing the act of burial in Genesis 50:12.

Luke 9:60: Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
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