Contradictions and Paradoxes in Genesis 45:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Genesis 45:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Genesis 45:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Genesis, Joseph was so full of emotions when he saw his brothers that he could not hold back his tears and asked everyone else to leave the room. Then, he revealed to his brothers who he really was.

Genesis 45:1: Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:23

This verse emphasizes discretion in revealing knowledge, contrasting with Joseph's open revelation of his identity.

Proverbs 12:23: A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:26

This verse encourages the revealing of hidden things, which may contradict the discretion shown before Joseph reveals himself.

Matthew 10:26: Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13

This verse values keeping a secret, unlike Joseph who openly disclosed his identity to his brothers.

Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

It promotes there being a time to keep silent, which could contradict Joseph's timing in revealing his identity immediately.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
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