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They're not mutually exclusive. In this case, in fact, both are true. It's well known that Joseph was the carpenter, but according to Matthew 1:16, Joseph was also the son of Jacob.

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Q: Was Jesus's father Joseph the carpenter or Joseph the son of Jacob?
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