Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 50:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 50:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 50:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, who wrote the book of Genesis, Joseph's brothers were scared that Joseph would be mad at them and try to get back at them for the bad things they did to him now that their father was gone. They worried because they thought Joseph might want to punish them.

Genesis 50:15: And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:14-15

While Genesis 50:15 shows the brothers fearing retribution, Matthew 6:14-15 emphasizes forgiveness to receive forgiveness.

Matthew 6:14-15: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Genesis 50:15 indicates fear of Joseph's revenge, but Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God.

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 Proverbs 24:17-18

Genesis 50:15 suggests apprehension about potential harm, contradicted by Proverbs 24:17-18, which instructs not to rejoice or expect suffering for others.

Proverbs 24:17-18: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Genesis 50:15 reveals worry about retaliation, while 1 Peter 3:9 encourages repaying evil with blessing instead of seeking vengeance.

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.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Genesis 50:15 involves fear of retaliation; Luke 6:27-28 teaches loving enemies and doing good to those who wrong you.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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