Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 39:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 39:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 39:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, Joseph was taken to a new land called Egypt and sold to an important man named Potiphar, who worked for the king. Even though Joseph was far from home, this was part of a special plan God had for him.

Genesis 39:1: And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.

Contradiction with Genesis 37:28

This verse describes the Midianite traders pulling Joseph out of the pit and selling him to the Ishmaelites, which could be seen as conflicting narrative details about who took Joseph to Egypt.

Genesis 37:28: Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty [pieces] of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.

Contradiction with Genesis 45:7

It explains God's purpose in sending Joseph to Egypt for his family's survival, which philosophically contrasts the idea of being "brought down" as misfortune.

Genesis 45:7: And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance. [to preserve...: Heb. to put for you a remnant]

Contradiction with Acts 7:9

This verse notes that the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt, which contrasts the idea of Joseph being "brought" by a third party, emphasizing more agency by his brothers.

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