Contradiction with Genesis 50:20
Genesis 37:23 describes Joseph being stripped of his coat by his brothers, while Genesis 50:20 speaks to the ultimate good result from their actions, highlighting God's sovereignty versus human jealousy.
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 Genesis 45:4-5
Genesis 37:23 depicts a malicious act by Joseph's brothers, whereas Genesis 45:4-5 shows Joseph forgiving them, contradicting their initial intention with his graciousness.
Genesis 45:4-5: And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I [am] Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.
Contradiction with Genesis 42:21-22
In Genesis 37:23, Joseph is the victim of his brothers' actions, but Genesis 42:21-22 portrays them acknowledging their guilt and seeing their punishment as just, emphasizing remorse and guilt.
Genesis 42:21-22: And they said one to another, We [are] verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
Genesis 37:23 illustrates a harmful act against Joseph, while Romans 8:28 emphasizes that all things, even painful events, work together for good for those who love God.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.