Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 7:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 7:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 7:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, Joseph's brothers were jealous and sold him as a slave to Egypt, but God stayed with Joseph and helped him.

Acts 7:9: And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,

Contradiction with Genesis 37:3

Genesis 37:3 states that Joseph's brothers hated him because their father loved him more, whereas Acts 7:9 mentions their envy as the reason for selling Joseph without detailing their father's favoritism.

Genesis 37:3: Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he [was] the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of [many] colours. [colours: or, pieces]

Contradiction with Genesis 45:5

Acts 7:9 describes the brothers' actions negatively, while Genesis 45:5 shows Joseph downplaying their malice, indicating God's plan rather than their wrongdoing.

Genesis 45:5: Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. [nor...: Heb. neither let there be anger in your eyes]

Contradiction with Genesis 50:20

Acts 7:9 highlights the malice of Joseph's brothers, whereas Genesis 50:20 emphasizes the positive outcome of their actions as part of God's plan.

Genesis 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.

Contradiction with Psalm 105:17-19

Acts 7:9 focuses on the brothers' envy, while Psalm 105:17-19 portrays God's providence in sending Joseph ahead to Egypt, downplaying the brothers' negative actions.

Psalm 105:17-19: He sent a man before them, [even] Joseph, [who] was sold for a servant:

Contradiction with Acts 3:13-14

Acts 7:9 illustrates the wrongdoing of Joseph's brothers, while Acts 3:13-14 contrasts by depicting the people delivering up Jesus as fulfilling God's predetermined plan, not merely out of envy.

Acts 3:13-14: The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let [him] go.
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