Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 7:13

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According to Luke, Joseph's brothers learned who he really was when they saw him again, and then Pharaoh, the king, also found out about Joseph's family.

Acts 7:13: And at the second [time] Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.

Contradiction with Genesis 45:1

This verse describes Joseph revealing himself to his brothers in Egypt, emphasizing it was a personal encounter without further immediate revelation to Pharaoh before this event.

Genesis 45:1: Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren.

Contradiction with Genesis 42:8-9

Joseph recognized his brothers during their first visit, but it was not until later (as recounted in Genesis 45) that he made himself known to them, offering a chronological discrepancy with Acts 7:13 which suggests it happened at the second encounter.

Genesis 42:8-9: And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him.
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