Contradiction with Matthew 10:28
Genesis 50:3 deals with the embalming and mourning of a body, focusing on physical preservation, while Matthew 10:28 emphasizes the insignificance of physical death compared to spiritual matters.
Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:7
Genesis 50:3 describes the embalming process and preservation of the body, whereas Ecclesiastes 12:7 indicates that at death the body returns to dust and the spirit returns to God, focusing on the natural return rather than preservation.
Ecclesiastes 12:7: Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
Contradiction with John 11:25-26
Genesis 50:3 involves mourning over death, while John 11:25-26 centers on Jesus as the resurrection and life, highlighting belief in eternal life beyond physical death.
John 11:25-26: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:42-44
Genesis 50:3 involves the physical body's preservation through embalming, while 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 discusses the resurrection where the perishable body is raised imperishable, emphasizing spiritual transformation over physical preservation.
1 Corinthians 15:42-44: So also [is] the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction in the context of Genesis 50:3 is related to the duration of the Egyptian embalming and mourning process. The verse suggests a specific period for embalming and mourning Joseph's father, which might not align with what is known from Egyptian history and traditions regarding the typical duration for embalming and mourning practices. Some scholars point out this discrepancy, as it may not be consistent with historical records or practices known from ancient Egypt.