Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 50:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 50:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 50:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Joseph was sad because his father had died, and after being sad for a while, he asked Pharaoh's helpers to tell Pharaoh something important. He wanted to make sure Pharaoh would listen and be kind to him.

Genesis 50:4: And when the days of his mourning were past, Joseph spake unto the house of Pharaoh, saying, If now I have found grace in your eyes, speak, I pray you, in the ears of Pharaoh, saying,

Contradiction with Genesis 47:29-30

This verse shows Jacob asking Joseph to bury him with his fathers in Canaan, while Genesis 50:4 highlights Joseph asking permission from Pharaoh to fulfill that wish, showing a contrast between Jacob's direct request and Joseph's need for permission.

Genesis 47:29-30: And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt:

Contradiction with Exodus 13:19

This verse mentions Moses taking the bones of Joseph with him, showing that at Joseph's death his bones were relocated, unlike Genesis 50:4 where Joseph seeks permission to relocate Jacob's.

Exodus 13:19: And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:22

This verse emphasizes letting "the dead bury their dead" contrasting with Joseph's efforts to provide a proper burial for Jacob in Genesis 50:4.

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

Contradiction with Luke 9:60

Here, Jesus instructs to preach the kingdom over burying the dead, differing from Joseph's actions in Genesis 50:4 where the burial is prioritized.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 27:57-60

Joseph of Arimathea prepares Jesus' body himself, contrasting with the delegation and need for Pharaoh's permission in Genesis 50:4.

Matthew 27:57-60: When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:
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