Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 42:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 42:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 42:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, the sons of Israel traveled to Egypt to buy food because their own land, Canaan, didn't have enough to eat during a time when food was very scarce. They were not the only ones seeking food, as many others from different places also went to Egypt for help.

Genesis 42:5: And the sons of Israel came to buy [corn] among those that came: for the famine was in the land of Canaan.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 7:1-2

Contradicts the necessity of going to Egypt for food in Genesis 42:5, as God provides abundant food in Samaria.

2 Kings 7:1-2: Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time [shall] a measure of fine flour [be sold] for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 4:42-44

Shows provision from God through Elisha feeding a multitude, contrasting the dependence on Egypt for sustenance.

2 Kings 4:42-44: And there came a man from Baalshalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of corn in the husk thereof. And he said, Give unto the people, that they may eat. [the husk...: or, his scrip, or, garment]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-33

Jesus teaches not to worry about what to eat, which contrasts with the urgency and fear driving Jacob’s sons to Egypt for corn.

Matthew 6:31-33: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Exodus 16:4

God provides manna directly to the Israelites, contradicting the need to go to Egypt for food as seen in Genesis 42:5.

Exodus 16:4: Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no. [a certain...: Heb. the portion of a day in his day]

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Warns against going down to Egypt for help, contrasting the decision in Genesis 42:5 where going to Egypt for food is necessary.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
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