Contradiction with Genesis 37:29
This verse shows Reuben discovering Joseph is missing, whereas Genesis 37:30 depicts Reuben telling his brothers Joseph is gone after his initial discovery.
Genesis 37:29: And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph [was] not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.
Contradiction with Genesis 37:31
This verse shows the brothers taking action on Joseph's absence by staging his death, contradicting the concern Reuben expresses in Genesis 37:30.
Genesis 37:31: And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;
Contradiction with Genesis 37:33
Here, Jacob concludes Joseph is dead from the evidence presented, conflicting with Genesis 37:30, where the brothers haven't yet informed him.
Genesis 37:33: And he knew it, and said, [It is] my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces.
Contradiction with Genesis 45:4
Joseph reveals himself alive to his brothers, contradicting the implication in Genesis 37:30 that he is missing or presumed dead.
Genesis 45:4: 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
The brothers express remorse and belief that something bad has happened to Joseph as a consequence of their actions, which contrasts with Genesis 37:30, where they initially deny knowledge of Joseph’s whereabouts.
Genesis 42:21: 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 Genesis 50:20
This verse expresses the outcome of Joseph's life as divine providence, contradicting the apparent loss and desperation implied in Genesis 37:30.
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.