Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 50:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 50:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 50:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph told his brothers not to be afraid because he is not God and won't punish them, showing that he chose kindness and forgiveness.

Genesis 50:19: And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for [am] I in the place of God?

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 32:35

This verse states that vengeance is the Lord's, contradicting Joseph’s question implying authority to judge or punish.

Deuteronomy 32:35: To me [belongeth] vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in [due] time: for the day of their calamity [is] at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Similar to Deuteronomy, this verse instructs believers not to take revenge, which parallels the sentiment in Genesis 50:19 and contrasts with the idea of personal retribution.

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 Matthew 5:44

This suggests loving enemies and praying for persecutors, which contrasts the belief in exercising personal judgment or authority.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in that verse might come from the idea of forgiving someone who intended harm. On one hand, it teaches forgiveness and trust in a greater plan, but on the other hand, it could be seen as allowing wrongdoing to go unpunished or not holding the wrongdoers accountable, which can be seen as a contradiction.

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