Contradiction with Genesis 4:8
While Genesis 37:12 shows brothers working together, Genesis 4:8 shows a brother killing another.
Genesis 4:8: And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.
Contradiction with Genesis 4:9
In Genesis 37:12, Joseph's brothers are aware of his whereabouts, unlike Cain who denies knowing Abel's location.
Genesis 4:9: And the LORD said unto Cain, Where [is] Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: [Am] I my brother's keeper?
Contradiction with Genesis 37:4
Genesis 37:12 suggests Joseph’s brothers are working together, but Genesis 37:4 shows their hatred for him.
Genesis 37:4: And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.
Contradiction with Genesis 50:20
Genesis 37:12 shows Joseph going to assist his brothers, while Genesis 50:20 reflects on how their previous actions were meant for harm.
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 1 John 3:12
Genesis 37:12 describes unison, whereas 1 John 3:12 condemns hateful actions like Cain's against Abel.
1 John 3:12: Not as Cain, [who] was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Genesis 37:12 depicts familial duty, which contrasts with Matthew 5:44’s teaching of loving even those who might work against you.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with John 7:5
The unity seen in Genesis 37:12 is contradicted by John's observation that "even his brothers did not believe in him."
John 7:5: For neither did his brethren believe in him.
Contradiction with Genesis 37:18
Genesis 37:12 highlights Joseph’s initiative to join his brothers, while Genesis 37:18 reveals their conspiracy against him.
Genesis 37:18: And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.
Contradiction with Acts 7:9
Acts 7:9 recounts Joseph being sold into slavery by his envious brothers, contrary to the cooperative image in Genesis 37:12.
Acts 7:9: And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,